A Nurse Assesses a Client Who Has Appendicitis

question 23

Multiple Choice

A nurse assesses a client who has appendicitis.Which clinical manifestation should the nurse expect to find?

• A) Severe, steady right lower quadrant pain
• B) Abdominal pain associated with nausea and vomiting
• C) Marked peristalsis and hyperactive bowel sounds
• D) Abdominal pain that increases with knee flexion

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