The nurse is caring for a client in the emergency department who is suspected of having appendicitis. Based on this data, which prescriptions does the nurse anticipate from the healthcare provider?
Select all that apply.
A) A cephalosporin
B) A barium enema
C) Regular diet
D) Pain medication
E) Complete white blood cell count
Answer: A, D, E
Pain medications will be ordered as will a complete white blood count, which will be elevated. A barium enema is not ordered, as this could cause perforation of the appendix and bowel. The client will take nothing by mouth, and the cephalosporins are the antibiotic of choice for antibiotic therapy.
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The committee structure that would support this patient's dilemma is the: 1. Autonomy model. 2. Patient benefit model. 3. Social justice model. 4. Accountability model.