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A patient comes into the emergency department with suspected appendicitis. Which of the following should the nurse do for this patient?
1. Provide a hot water bottle to place over the abdomen.
2. Provide with clear water to drink.
3. Inspect the abdomen and assess bowel sounds.
4. Prepare to administer a Biscodyl (Dulcolax) suppository.
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3 -- Keep the patient with suspected appendicitis NPO, and do not administer laxatives or enemas, which may cause perforation of the appendix. No heat should be applied to the abdomen; this may increase circulation to the appendix and also cause perforation.
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