Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 76%
Simulated
A client presents to the emergency room with severe pain in the upper right abdomen. The client is nauseated and has a temperature of 102.2┬░F. Which nursing action would be a priority at this time?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Obtaining vital signs (B) is the priority to assess stability in a client with suspected cholecystitis or appendicitis. Pain relief (A), fluids (C), and surgery (D) follow assessment.