A Patient Is Admitted to the Emergency Department for Evaluation

question 5

Multiple Choice

A patient is admitted to the emergency department for evaluation of right lower-quadrant abdominal pain with nausea and vomiting. The patient has a white blood cell count (WBC) of 14,000/ml with a shift to the left. Which of these actions is appropriate for the nurse to take?

• A) Encouraging the patient to take sips of clear liquids
• B) Applying an ice pack to the right lower quadrant
• C) Checking for rebound tenderness every 30 minutes
• D) Teaching the patient how to cough and deep breathe

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