A Patient Comes into the Emergency Department with Suspected Appendicitis

question 7

Multiple Choice

A patient comes into the emergency department with suspected appendicitis. Which of the following should the nurse do for this patient?

• A)Provide a hot water bottle to place over the abdomen.
• B)Provide with clear water to drink.
• C)Inspect the abdomen and assess bowel sounds.
• D)Prepare to administer a Biscodyl (Dulcolax) suppository.

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Definitions:

Ribonucleosides

are compounds consisting of a nucleoside comprising a ribose linked to a nitrogenous base, primarily found in RNA.

Cellobiose

A disaccharide consisting of two glucose units linked by a β(1→4) bond, commonly found in cellulose.

Glycosidic Bonds

Covalent bonds that connect sugar molecules in carbohydrates, crucial for the structure of various polysaccharides and glycoconjugates.

Uridine

A nucleoside consisting of a molecule of uracil attached to a ribose sugar molecule, part of RNA.