A 45-year-old patient is admitted to the emergency department with severe abdominal pain and rebound tenderness. Vital signs include temperature 102° F (38.3° C), pulse 120, respirations 32, and blood pressure (BP) 82/54. Which prescribed intervention should the nurse implement first?
a. Administer IV ketorolac (Toradol) 15 mg.
b. Draw blood for a complete blood count (CBC).
c. Obtain a computed tomography (CT) scan of the abdomen.
d. Infuse 1 liter of lactated Ringer's solution over 30 minutes.
d. Infuse 1 liter of lactated Ringer's solution over 30 minutes.
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