A patient is diagnosed with priapism. What should the nurse include in the plan of care for this patient? Select all that apply.
A. Assess the penis to include color changes and degree of erection.
B. Push oral fluids.
C. Administer iced saline enemas as prescribed.
D. Administer analgesics as prescribed for pain.
E. Palpate the penis for firmness and rigidity.
Answer:
A. Assess the penis to include color changes and degree of erection.
C. Administer iced saline enemas as prescribed.
D. Administer analgesics as prescribed for pain.
E. Palpate the penis for firmness and rigidity.
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