Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 74%
Simulated
A 9-year-old admitted to the unit with severe abdominal pain and fever is diagnosed with appendicitis and is placed on the surgery schedule for an appendectomy. The child reports to the nurse of experiencing sudden relief in abdominal pain. Which action should the nurse take first?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Sudden pain relief may indicate appendix rupture, a medical emergency requiring immediate provider notification. Other actions are secondary.