A Patient Is Admitted to the Emergency Department with Severe

question 4

Multiple Choice

A patient is admitted to the emergency department with severe abdominal pain and rebound tenderness. Vital signs include temperature 102°F (38.3°C) ,pulse 120 beats/min,respirations 32 breaths/min,and blood pressure (BP) 82/54 mm Hg. Which prescribed intervention should the nurse implement first?

• A)Administer IV ketorolac 15 mg for pain relief.
• B)Draw a blood sample for a complete blood count (CBC).
• C)Infuse a liter of lactated Ringer's solution over 30 minutes.
• D)Send the patient for an abdominal computed tomography (CT) scan.

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