[Expert Solution]: A child who fell from a bunk bed…

A child who fell from a bunk bed fracturing the left wrist has a cast applied in the emergency department (ED) and is discharged to home with the parent. The nurse later receives a call from the parent who expresses concern about administering the narcotic prescription for the child’s pain and asks if the medication can be given only at bedtime. Which information is best for the nurse to provide the parent? geoquad A Consider using a warm bath as an alternative for pain medication. geoquad B The child should be encouraged to rest when experiencing pain. geoquad C Suggest quiet activities such as watching television as a pain distractor. geoquad D Giving pain medication around the clock helps control the pain.