The Patient: A 41-year-old male. The Situation: The patient is complaining of severe stomach pain and states that he has been "vomiting all the time." The Question: What should the nurse do first?
A. Prescribe an anti-vomiting medication
B. Administer a prescribed pain medication
C. Check for dehydration from vomiting.
Answer: B. Administer a prescribed pain medication
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