When Caring for a Child with Probable Appendicitis,the Nurse Should

question 8

Multiple Choice

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

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

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Definitions:

Priority Action

The most important or urgent step to take in a sequence of actions, especially in clinical and emergency settings.

Assessment Process

The systematic evaluation and measurement of the nature, ability, or quality of something, often used in educational, professional, or healthcare settings.

Subjective Data

Information from the patient's point of view, including feelings, perceptions, and concerns, not observable by others.

Objective Data

Information that is measurable, observable, and verifiable by an independent observer, not influenced by personal feelings or opinions.