The Nurse Is Collecting Data from a Patient Who Is

question 9

Multiple Choice

The nurse is collecting data from a patient who is reporting abdominal pain. Which symptom suggests that the patient is experiencing appendicitis?

• A)Suprapubic pain
• B)Midepigastric pain
• C)Substernal pain that radiates to the back
• D)Pain in the right lower abdominal quadrant

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