[Expert Solution]: A nurse is applying a cold compress to an…

A nurse is applying a cold compress to an alert and oriented client with pain and minor swelling in a sutured laceration on the forearm. Which assessment method should the nurse use to determine whether the treatment is effective? Answers: A – D A Monitor the client’s pulse rate B Inspect the site for increased swelling C Have the client perform range-of-motion of the affected arm D Ask the client to rate the pain on a