A patient is admitted to the hospital for evaluation of right lower quadrant abdominal pain with nausea and vomiting. Which action should the nurse take?
A) Check for rebound tenderness.
B) Assist the patient to cough and deep breathe.
C) Apply an ice pack to the right lower quadrant.
D) Encourage the patient to take sips of clear liquids.
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