Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 67%
Simulated
A client diagnosed with cholecystitis reports right upper quadrant pain that radiates to the right shoulder. Which of the following interventions are the priority for the nurse to implement?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Assessing the pain level is the priority intervention for a client with cholecystitis. Pain is the most common symptom and can indicate the severity and complications of the condition. The nurse should use a numeric or descriptive scale to assess pain and monitor changes in location, intensity, and duration.