A 38-year-old client arrives at the emergency department rep…
A 38-year-old client arrives at the emergency department reporting sudden onset of severe abdominal pain rated 8/10 and repeated vomiting for the past 6 hours. The client appears restless and is holding the abdomen while speaking in short sentences. Vital signs are – BP 138/84 mmHg, HR 100 bpm, RR 22/min, T 100.9°F, SpO₂ 97% on room air. Which type of assessment is most appropriate for the nurse to perform on this client?