When Caring for a Child with Probable Appendicitis, the Nurse

question 7

Multiple Choice

When caring for a child with probable appendicitis, the nurse should be alert to recognize that which of the following is a sign of perforation?

• A)Bradycardia
• B)Anorexia
• C)Sudden relief from pain
• D)Decreased abdominal distention

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