The Nurse Is Providing Care for a Client Admitted with Abdominal

question 2

Multiple Choice

The nurse is providing care for a client admitted with abdominal pain, abdominal rigidity, and rebound tenderness. The health-care provider suspects appendicitis and prescribes tests to validate the diagnosis. Which test result indicates a more serious diagnosis?

• A)A sudden decrease in the amount of client-reported pain
• B)White blood cell (WBCs) count of 10,000 cells/mcL with a high neutrophil count
• C)Peritoneal fluid with a neutrophil count of 700 cells/mcL
• D)Blood pressure (BP) 130/78 mm Hg, respirations 20/min, pulse 82/min

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Definitions:

Calendar (Rhythm) Method

A form of natural contraception that involves tracking the menstrual cycle to determine fertile and infertile days.

Menstrual Cycles

The monthly cycle of changes in the ovaries and the lining of the uterus (endometrium), starting with the preparation of an egg for fertilization.

Rhythm Method

A form of natural family planning based on tracking the menstrual cycle to estimate fertile and infertile periods.

Menstrual Cycle

The regular, natural change that occurs in the female reproductive system that makes pregnancy possible, typically lasting about 28 days.