M10.1TB Q&A
The nurse is caring for a client in the emergency department who is suspected of having
appendicitis. Based on this data, which orders should the nurse anticipate from the
healthcare provider? Select all that apply.
A. A cephalosporin antibiotic
B. Regular diet
C. Pain medication
D. A barium enema
E. Complete white blood cell count - (correct answer)A, C, E
A client is admitted to the hospital with an elevated temperature, nausea, and pain and
tenderness in the lower right quadrant of the abdomen. After receiving pain medication,
the client continues to complain of pain at a level of 8 on a 0-10 pain scale. The client is
not scheduled to receive pain medications for at least another 2 hours. Given these
circumstances, which statement by the nurse is most appropriate?
A. "Try to rest for a while longer until it is time to receive your medication"
B. "I will inform the healthcare provider about your continued pain."
C. "I do not have any medications ordered for you at this time."
D. "Let's try a heating pad or warm blanket to see if that helps with your discomfort." -
(correct answer)B
A client with appendicitis is highly agitated and states that she is experiencing a great
deal of pain. Which intervention will help decrease this client's anxiety?
A. Assess pain levels every 2 hours and administer ordered medication.
B. Administer pain medications when the client complains of pain.
C. Provide reading material to help distract the client.
D. Distract the client with ambulation. - (correct answer)A
The nurse is caring for a client in the emergency department who is suspected of having
appendicitis. Based on this data, which orders should the nurse anticipate from the
healthcare provider? Select all that apply.
A. A cephalosporin antibiotic
B. Regular diet
C. Pain medication
D. A barium enema
E. Complete white blood cell count - (correct answer)A, C, E
A client is admitted to the hospital with an elevated temperature, nausea, and pain and
tenderness in the lower right quadrant of the abdomen. After receiving pain medication,
the client continues to complain of pain at a level of 8 on a 0-10 pain scale. The client is
not scheduled to receive pain medications for at least another 2 hours. Given these
circumstances, which statement by the nurse is most appropriate?
A. "Try to rest for a while longer until it is time to receive your medication"
B. "I will inform the healthcare provider about your continued pain."
C. "I do not have any medications ordered for you at this time."
D. "Let's try a heating pad or warm blanket to see if that helps with your discomfort." -
(correct answer)B
A client with appendicitis is highly agitated and states that she is experiencing a great
deal of pain. Which intervention will help decrease this client's anxiety?
A. Assess pain levels every 2 hours and administer ordered medication.
B. Administer pain medications when the client complains of pain.
C. Provide reading material to help distract the client.
D. Distract the client with ambulation. - (correct answer)A
