A 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 beats/min,respirations 32 breaths/min,and blood pressure (BP)82/54 mm Hg. Which prescribed intervention should the nurse implement first?

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The priority for this patient is to treat the patient's hypovolemic shock with fluid infusion. The other actions should be implemented after starting the fluid infusion.

A Patient Is Admitted to the Emergency Department with Severe