Ms. Sigmund is in room 5. She just checked in, and I performed her assessment. She is vomiting up bilious emesis about every 5 minutes. She is reporting 9/10 abdominal pain located in the epigastric region. Background: Ms. Sigmund is a 39-year-old female with a history of alcohol abuse and gallstones. She is a current everyday smoker. Assessment: Her abdomen is distended and tender. She has a fever of 101.1°F. Other vital signs are all normal. Recommendation: I am requesting a prescription for pain and nausea medicine. I would like you to see the client as soon as you can step away. Before answering this question, review the client’s health information in the EHR. Complete this sentence using the drop-down choices. The nurse knows that Blank 1 Question 2 vomitingpainfeverdehydration is the priority concern for the client. Blank 2 Question 2 AntiemeticsAnalgesicsAntibioticsIV fluids are the most effective medical treatment option. Each of these medications is prescribed, and the nurse should first administer Blank 3 Question 2 morphineondansetron0.9% NaClacetaminophen . CheckQuestion 2
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