Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 71%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A 13-year-old client who presented with right lower quadrant abdominal pain, nausea, and feverA nurse in the emergency department (ED) is caring for a 13-year-old client who presented with right lower quadrant abdominal pain, nausea, and fever. The nurse has notified the provider of the client's 0700 assessment data and lab results. Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse anticipate?
Correct answer
C,D,E,F
Rationale
The correct answer consists of maintaining NPO status (C) to prevent worsening of the condition, administering acetaminophen 800 mg (D) to manage the client's fever and pain, obtaining an abdominal ultrasound (E) to evaluate for possible appendicitis, and initiating IV antibiotics (F) to treat possible infection. Administering a laxative (A) or enemas (B) would not be appropriate as they could worsen the condition.