A Patient Is Admitted to the Emergency Department for Evaluation

A patient is admitted to the emergency department for evaluation of right lower-quadrant abdominal pain with nausea and vomiting. The patient has a white blood cell count (WBC) of 14,000/ml with a shift to the left. Which of these actions is appropriate for the nurse to take?

A) Encouraging the patient to take sips of clear liquids
B) Applying an ice pack to the right lower quadrant
C) Checking for rebound tenderness every 30 minutes
D) Teaching the patient how to cough and deep breathe

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