Emergency and Disaster Nursing NCLEX Questions Nursing Practice Question
The nurse is caring for a client in the ED with abdominal trauma who has had peritoneal lavage. Which intervention should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Peritoneal lavage detects blood, bile, or feces, indicating internal injury. Femoral pulses, Leopold's maneuver (pregnancy), and diet history are irrelevant.