A school nurse is examining a third-grade student complaining of a small lump on her head. After parting the hair, it is evident that a tick has embedded into the scalp. Which nursing intervention should the school nurse take?

A. Cycloplegic drugs are used to paralyze the ciliary muscle and dilate the pupil, typically in specific situations such as during examinations or for certain conditions, but they do not facilitate the administration of antibiotic drops.
B. While alternating medications is sometimes done, in this case, both medications are to be given every 4 hours, not every 2 hours. Alternating them every 2 hours would not allow for the correct administration schedule and could lead to unnecessary confusion or overdose.
C. When administering multiple eye drops, it is generally recommended to wait about 5 to 10 minutes between the different drops to allow for proper absorption and prevent the first drop from being washed out by the second.
D. While both medications can be prescribed for a patient, they cannot be administered simultaneously. Using both drops at the same time would result in one medication washing out the other, which would reduce their effectiveness. They need to be given sequentially with appropriate timing in between.

A. This finding is generally not associated with peritonitis. Instead, hyperactive bowel sounds may indicate early gastrointestinal irritation or obstruction. In the case of peritonitis, bowel sounds are often diminished or absent due to the inflammation and irritation of the peritoneum.
B. Profuse diarrhea is not a typical sign of peritonitis. While gastrointestinal disturbances can occur, diarrhea is more commonly associated with infections or irritations of the intestines rather than with peritonitis itself. Peritonitis typically presents with symptoms related to abdominal rigidity and pain.
C. A hard, rigid abdomen is a classic sign of peritonitis. It indicates involuntary guarding, which occurs as a response to inflammation and irritation of the peritoneum. The rigidity reflects the body's protective mechanism against pain and is a significant assessment finding.

D. While abdominal cramping can occur in various gastrointestinal conditions, it is not a specific indicator of peritonitis. In cases of peritonitis, the pain is often more severe and localized rather than cramping. The patient may experience sharp, steady pain that worsens with movement.