Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 87%
Simulated
A client is hospitalized with an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) exacerbation and is being treated with a corticosteroid. The client develops a rigid abdomen with rebound tenderness. Which action should the nurse take?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
A rigid abdomen with rebound tenderness suggests a surgical emergency like bowel perforation. Obtaining vital signs assesses hemodynamic stability, guiding urgent intervention.