S.R. returns to the Ed in 6 hours with complaints of pain unrelieved by the pain medication and increased
blood in her urine. She is being held in the Ed until she can be transported to surgery.
What is the immediate plan of care for S.R.?
What will be an ideal response?
• Maintain her NPO status.
• Start an IV line to maintain fluid intake and provide a route for the administration of pain
medication.
• Before any opioids are given, the physician must obtain informed consent from S.R. for any needed
procedure.
• Complete the preoperative checklist, including obtaining recent vital signs.
• Continue to strain all urine.
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