A Patient Admitted to the Emergency Department with Abdominal Pain

question 8

Multiple Choice

A patient admitted to the emergency department with abdominal pain tells the nurse he has been taking kava. Which action is the nurse's priority at this time?

• A) Review liver function studies.
• B) Assess breath sounds and respiratory effort.
• C) Monitor cardiovascular status.
• D) Review complete blood count results.

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