A Patient Who Has Blunt Abdominal Trauma After an Automobile

question 16

Multiple Choice

A patient who has blunt abdominal trauma after an automobile accident is complaining of severe pain. A peritoneal lavage returns brown drainage with fecal material. Which action will the nurse plan to take next?

• A) Auscultate the bowel sounds.
• B) Prepare the patient for surgery.
• C) Check the patient's oral temperature.
• D) Obtain information about the accident.

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