You are caring for patients in the emergency department. One…
You are caring for patients in the emergency department. One of your patient’s is a 34-year-old female presenting with periumbilical pain that has localized to the right lower quadrant, and is reported as 8/10 on the numeric pain scale. Review the patient’s lab results, vital signs, and pertinent orders below. 7/5/23 Lab Results WBC – elevated Provider’s Orders Maintain NPO status. Administer IV normal saline continuously at 125mL/hr. Assess pain every 30 minutes. Vital Signs Temp: 99.0 ⁰F, Pulse: 110 bpm, Respirations: 20 breaths/min, BP: 152/88, Sp02: 97% on room air While caring for this patient, she reports that her pain has suddenly improved and her pain score is now 1/10. What is the most appropriate nursing action based on the patient’s change in condition?