A Client with Appendicitis Is Highly Agitated and States That

Multiple Choice

A client with appendicitis is highly agitated and states that there is a great deal of pain.Which intervention will decrease the client's anxiety?

A) Assess pain levels every 2 hours and administer ordered medication.
B) Provide reading material to help distract the client.
C) Distract the client with ambulation.
D) Administer pain medications when the client complains of pain.