A patient seen in the emergency department for priapism is sent to the medical unit. The admitting nurse should anticipate which actions as part of the nursing care plan?
A) Assess the penis to include color changes and degree of erection.
B) Palpate the penis for firmness and rigidity.
C) Administer analgesic as prescribed for pain.
D) Administer iced saline enemas as prescribed.
E) Push oral fluids.
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