A 45-year-old patient is admitted to the emergency department with severe abdominal pain and rebound tenderness.Vital signs include temperature 102° F (38.3° C) ,pulse 120,respirations 32,and blood pressure (BP) 82/54.Which prescribed intervention should the nurse implement first?
A) Administer IV ketorolac (Toradol) 15 mg.
B) Draw blood for a complete blood count (CBC) .
C) Obtain a computed tomography (CT) scan of the abdomen.
D) Infuse 1 liter of lactated Ringer's solution over 30 minutes.
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