In caring for a client with peritonitis from inflamed diverticuli, the nurse should assign priority to assessing
a. bowel sounds.
b. intake and output.
c. neurologic status.
d. vital signs.
A
Assessment of bowel signs is a priority because paralytic ileus can develop suddenly from the inflammation. Vital signs and intake and output are important as well, but not as high a priority.
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