The Nurse Is Providing Care for a Client in the Emergency

Multiple Choice

The nurse is providing care for a client in the emergency room with an initial presence of pain in the abdomen. Assessment elicits the presence of rebound pain at McBurney's point, an ultrasound is positive for an inflamed appendix, and white blood cells (WBCs) are moderately elevated. Which prescription does the nurse anticipate from the health-care provider?

A) Initiate nothing by mouth (NPO) status and start an IV infusion
B) Medicate the client with opioids for pain above a level 5
C) Administer oral antibiotics and explain continued use at home
D) Present information regarding the risk for developing peritonitis