When Performing an Admission Assessment for a Patient with Abdominal

question 8

Multiple Choice

When performing an admission assessment for a patient with abdominal pain, the nurse palpates the left lower quadrant and the patient complains of right lower quadrant pain. The nurse will document this as

• A) McBurney's point.
• B) rebound pain.
• C) Rovsing's sign.
• D) Cullen's sign.

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Definitions:

Gene Mutations

Gene mutations are changes that occur in the nucleotide sequence of DNA, potentially leading to genetic diversity or causing various genetic disorders.

Base Sequence

The order of nucleotide bases in a DNA or RNA molecule, which determines the genetic information carried by that molecule.

Deleterious

Describes mutations, genes, or traits that are harmful to an organism's fitness.

Radiation-Induced

Refers to changes or damage in living tissue caused by exposure to radiation, which can lead to mutations or cancer.