The nurse is admitting a client to the emergency department with complaints of severe abdominal pain. What is the nurse's first action?

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The nurse's first action should be to assess the client's pain using a scale of 1 to 10 to determine the severity and nature of the pain. This will help the healthcare team to identify the underlying cause and develop an effective treatment plan. Starting an IV line or administering pain medication should only be done after the nurse has assessed the client's pain and determined the appropriate interventions. Placing a Foley catheter is not necessary for the initial assessment of abdominal pain.

The Nurse Is Admitting a Client to the Emergency Department