The nurse is assessing a patient two hours post-op carotid endarterectomy. The patient tells the nurse that the right side of his head is “killing him”. The nurse raises the head of bed and the pain is relieved. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate?
Return the patient to a flat-lying position for two more hours to prevent bleeding risk.
Administer the patient’s PRN analgesic.
Continue to elevate the head of bed until the patient is most comfortable.
Notify the provider.
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