A 20-year-old university student is admitted to the emergency department for evaluation of abdominal pain with nausea and vomiting.She has a white blood cell count of 14,000 cells/microlitre with a shift to the left.Which one of the following actions is appropriate for the nurse to take?
A) Encourage the patient to take sips of clear liquids.
B) Apply an ice pack to the right lower quadrant.
C) Check for rebound tenderness every 30 minutes.
D) Teach the patient how to cough and breathe deeply.
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