A Patient Is Admitted to the Emergency Department with Severe

question 8

Multiple Choice

A patient is admitted to the emergency department with severe abdominal pain with rebound tenderness. The vital signs include temperature 101° F ( 38.3° C ) , pulse 130, respirations 34, and blood pressure ( BP ) 84/50. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement first?

• A) Administer IV ketorolac ( Toradol ) 15 mg.
• B) Draw blood for a complete blood count ( CBC ).
• C) Obtain a computed tomography ( CT ) scan of the abdomen.
• D) Infuse 1000 mL of lactated Ringer's solution over 30 minutes.

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