A client with acute abdominal pain is scheduled for an appendectomy in 3 hours. While waiting for the surgery, the client reports that the pain has subsided. In this scenario, what is the priority action by the nurse?
A)Determine when the client can be medicated for pain.
B)Contact the surgery department.
C)Contact the healthcare provider.
D)Notify the nursing supervisor.

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The Answer is C

A Client with Acute Abdominal Pain Is Scheduled for an Appendectomy