The nurse is planning to conduct research on the top 10 most common reasons for visiting the emergency department
Which chief complaints would the nurse include in this work? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. "I have had stomach pain for the last 2 hours.".
2. "I have been vomiting since I ate a chicken salad sandwich for lunch.".
3. "I hit a curb and the airbag in my car deployed.".
4. "I cut my hand when a glass broke as I was washing dishes.".
5. "I have a terrible headache.".
1,2,5
Rationale 1: Stomach pain is the leading reason for visiting the ED.
Rationale 2: Vomiting is one of the top 10 reasons for visiting the ED. This vomiting may occur for a variety of reasons.
Rationale 3: Automobile accidents are not specifically listed as one of the top 10 reasons for ED visits.
Rationale 4: Lacerations are not listed as one of the top 10 reasons for ED visits.
Rationale 5: Headache is listed as the fifth most common cause of ED visits.
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