A Client Who Reports Pain That Began Vaguely near the Umbilicus

question 35

Multiple Choice

A client who reports pain that began vaguely near the umbilicus then shifted to the lower right quadrant,and who had periods of nausea for the past 6 to 12 hours:

• A)Should receive massage to mobilize the contents of the abdomen
• B)Has symptoms of appendicitis,a medical emergency
• C)Has symptoms of gastroenteritis and should postpone massage until symptoms subside
• D)Should not be placed in the prone position

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Definitions:

Nutrient Molecules

The basic components of food that are necessary for growth, metabolism, and the body's functions, such as proteins, vitamins, and minerals.

Blood Clot

A semi-solid mass of blood that forms when blood components, such as platelets and fibrin, aggregate to stop bleeding from injured vessels, a key component of the hemostatic process.

Vitamin

Organic compounds that are essential in small amounts for the body to function properly, often obtained through diet.

Gastrin

A hormone produced by the stomach that stimulates the secretion of gastric acid.