A client is admitted for evaluation of cerebral aneurysm. Which assessment finding is of greatest importance in prioritizing nursing care to this client?

NSAIDs, corticosteroids, topical analgesics, and TENS units are medications that may be used to help degenerative joint disorders. NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen, naproxen, and aspirin, help to reduce inflammation and relieve pain. Corticosteroids, such as prednisone, are powerful anti-inflammatory agents used for severe symptoms. Topical analgesics, such as creams or patches, can help relieve localized pain. TENS units use electrical stimulation to reduce pain and improve function. Aspirin is not a medication commonly used for degenerative joint disorders.

Peritonitis. The assessment findings of an absence of bowel sounds and a very rigid abdomen in a client with severe abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting are indicative of peritonitis. Peritonitis is an inflammation of the peritoneum, the thin tissue that lines the inner wall of the abdomen and covers most of the abdominal organs. The inflammation can occur due to an infection or other causes, and it can cause abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and a rigid abdomen. An absence of bowel sounds is also a characteristic finding of peritonitis.

A is not the correct answer because ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that causes inflammation and ulcers in the colon and rectum.

B is not the correct answer because appendicitis is inflammation of the appendix, which can cause right lower quadrant abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and fever.

D is not the correct answer because diverticulitis is inflammation of one or more diverticula, which are small pouches that can form in the colon. It can cause left lower quadrant abdominal pain, fever, diarrhea, or constipation.