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Your patient just returned from having a cast set on their left arm. Your patient complains of worsening pain 30 mins after rec'g pain medication. What do you do?
A. Elevate the patients arm with pillows and apply an Icepack.
B. Offer them a cup of hot tea.
C. Call the Doctor and send for the cast-cutter.
D. Divert their attention from the pain with conversation.
How would you answer this question, based only on the information given? Please explain your rationale.
Thanks!