A client is admitted to the emergency department with severe abdominal pain with rebound tenderness. The vital signs include temperature 38.3°C (100.9°F), pulse 130, respirations 34, and blood pressure (BP) 84/50. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement first?
A)Administer IV ketorolac 5 mg.
B)Draw blood for a complete blood count (CBC).
C)Obtain a computed tomography (CT) scan of the abdomen.
D)Infuse 1 000 mL of lactated Ringer's solution over 30 minutes.

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The priority for this client is to treat the client's hypovolemic shock with fluid infusion. The other actions should be implemented after starting the fluid infusion.

A Client Is Admitted to the Emergency Department with Severe