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5. A 55-year-old female patient arrives in the emergency department with the onset of melena, abdominal pain, and weight loss of 18 lb. Upon admission, she is awake, alert, and oriented. Her pain level is 8 (on a 0 to 10 numeric pain scale). Her blood pressure is 90/60 mm Hg, heart rate is 126 bpm, respiratory rate is 16 breaths/min and regular, and temperature is 36.7°C (98.1°F). Her abdomen is hard and rigid and no bowel sounds are assessed upon auscultation. a) What is your first nursing action? b) Describe the priorities of care for this patient.
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HEALTH SCIENCE
NURSING

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