Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 69%
Simulated
A client presents to the emergency department with severe abdominal pain. The client's history reveals a previous diagnosis of peptic ulcer disease.The nurse suspects a perforated ulcer. What is the priority action by the nurse?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
A perforated ulcer requires immediate surgical intervention, making preparation for surgery the priority. Other actions follow stabilization.