The Nurse Is Assessing a Client in the Emergency Department

question 11

Multiple Choice

The nurse is assessing a client in the emergency department (ED) who complains of right lower quadrant pain. The nurse determines that the client is exhibiting a positive psoas sign. Based on the client's assessment data, which conditions does the nurse suspect? Select all that apply.

• A) Constipation.
• B) Appendicitis.
• C) Cholecystitis.
• D) Small bowel obstruction.
• E) Peritonitis.

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Definitions:

Negligence

A failure to behave with the level of care that someone of ordinary prudence would have exercised under the same circumstances, leading to harm or damage.

Malpractice Claim

A malpractice claim is a lawsuit brought against a professional (commonly in healthcare) for negligence or failure to perform their duties to an acceptable standard, resulting in harm to a client or patient.

Professional Indemnity Insurance

A type of liability insurance that helps protect professionals from claims made by their clients for errors or omissions.

GAAP

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, which are a standard framework of guidelines for financial accounting.