You are treating a patient with a possible fractured ankle.The patient appears to be in a lot of pain and is uneasy.As you are getting ready to splint the patient's leg,he asks you if it is going to hurt.Which of the following is the BEST response?
A) "If you're stressed out like this, it's going to hurt a lot more."
B) "Relax, this is not a painful procedure."
C) "I will do my best, but it may hurt while we put the splint on."
D) "It doesn't matter, we have to do it anyway."

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It is important to be honest with the patient and let them know that there may be some discomfort during the procedure. However, assuring them that you will do your best to minimize the pain can help ease their concerns. Options A and D are not appropriate responses as they can increase the patient's anxiety and make the situation worse. Option B is not entirely true as the splinting procedure may cause some discomfort.

You Are Treating a Patient with a Possible Fractured Ankle