The nurse caring for a child with suspected appendicitis should question which order from the physician?
A) Keep patient NPO.
B) Start IV of D5/0.45 normal saline at 60 mL/hr.
C) Apply K-pad to abdomen prn for pain.
D) Obtain CBC on admission to nursing unit.

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A K-pad (moist heat device)is contraindicated for suspected appendicitis because it may contribute to the rupture of the appendix.NPO status,an IV,and a CBC are all appropriate for this child.

The Nurse Caring for a Child with Suspected Appendicitis Should