The nurse and the nursing assistant are assisting a postoperative patient to turn in the bed. To assist in minimizing discomfort, which instruction should the nurse provide to the patient?

The nurse and the nursing assistant are assisting a postoperative patient to turn in the bed. To assist in minimizing discomfort, which instruction should the nurse provide to the patient?




a. Close your eyes and think about something pleasant.

b. Hold your breath and count to three.

c. Hold my shoulders with your hands.

d. Place your hand over your incision.






Answer: D


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