WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSIRTY- (WV) : 26506
A pt was admitted to the hospital for evaluation of abdominal pain. The pt is unable to
pass flats, and the abdomen has become firm and distended. The nurse is unable to
hear bowel sounds. The pts HR is 90 and the temp is 102.2. What action would the
nurse take next?
A. Ask the pt to ambulate to improve peristalsis.
B. Notify the HCP immediately of this potentially life-threatening situation.
C. Administer analgesics and antipyretics to increase comfort.
D. Request a prescription for abdominal ultrasound to evaluate the pts condition. - ✔️✔️B
Which finding under the nurse assess in a pt with acute peritonitis? SATA
A. Fever
B. Diarrhea
C. Vomiting
D. Tachycardia
E. Rigid abdomen - ✔️✔️A
C
D
E
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