A patient hospitalized with ulcerative colitis develops worsening abdominal pain, a fever of 103 °F, heart rate of 132 bpm, and blood pressure of 82/54 mmHg. Her labs are notable for an elevated white blood cell count. What is the nurse’s first action?
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