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NCLEX-RN · Question #825
The nurse is caring for a client with suspected appendicitis who has vomiting and right lower quadrant pain. It would be a priority for the nurse to
The correct answer is C. initiate an IV infusion of 0.9% sodium chloride. You've hit your limit · resets 5am (America/New_York)
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Question
The nurse is caring for a client with suspected appendicitis who has vomiting and right lower quadrant pain. It would be a priority for the nurse to
Options
- Aadminister oral pain medication
- Bobtain a urine specimen for urinalysis
- Cinitiate an IV infusion of 0.9% sodium chloride
- Dobtain a blood specimen for complete blood count and serum electrolyte levels
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(24 responses)- A4% (1)
- B13% (3)
- C79% (19)
- D4% (1)
Explanation
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Topics
#appendicitis#IV fluid therapy#nursing priorities#fluid management
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