Question

26 of 50 the client arrives at an emergency department, complaining of severe abdominal pain. the initial diagnosis is acute abdomen, and an x - ray and abdominal ultrasonogram are prescribed to be obtained immediately. the nurse prepares the client for these diagnostic tests and reviews the primary health care providers prescriptions. which prescription would the nurse most likely question if written on the primary health care providers prescription form? answer options 1 insertion of a nasogastric (ng) tube 2 insertion of an intravenous (iv) line 3 administration of an opioid analgesic 4 maintaining a nothing - by - mouth (npo) status rationale, strategy, reference, tip

Explanation:

When a client has acute abdomen and diagnostic tests are pending, opioids can mask the signs and symptoms, making it difficult to accurately diagnose the cause. Insertion of nasogastric tube, IV line, and maintaining NPO status are appropriate pre - diagnostic measures.

Answer:

1. Administration of an opioid analgesic