A 45-year-old woman with no significant medical history presents with acute abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. She describes the pain as sharp and localized to the right lower quadrant of her abdomen. Her vital signs are stable, but she appears in distress. The nurse must conduct a thorough assessment and collaborate with the healthcare team to determine the cause of her symptoms and plan appropriate interventions. Options: A) Prepare the patient for immediate surgery, suspecting appendicitis. B) Administer pain medication and wait for further diagnostic tests. C) Encourage clear liquid diet and reassess in a few hours. D) Perform a pelvic exam and consider gynecological causes.

A 45-year-old woman with no significant medical history presents with acute abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. She describes the pain as sharp and localized to the right lower quadrant of her abdomen. Her vital signs are stable, but she appears in distress. The nurse must conduct a thorough assessment and collaborate with the healthcare team to determine the cause of her symptoms and plan appropriate interventions. Options: A) Prepare the patient for immediate surgery, suspecting appendicitis. B) Administer pain medication and wait for further diagnostic tests. C) Encourage clear liquid diet and reassess in a few hours. D) Perform a pelvic exam and consider gynecological causes.

Complete Textbook Of Phlebotomy

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Chapter12: Compliance: Legal And Ethical Issues

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