An adolescent who is brought to the emergency department (ED) by his parents has the following symptoms: periumbilical pain that peaks at 4-hour intervals followed by right lower quadrant pain, which is followed by vomiting. Based on these data, which condition does the nurse suspect?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Periumbilical pain shifting to the right lower quadrant (McBurney’s point) with vomiting is characteristic of appendicitis . Meckel’s diverticulum may cause bleeding, omphalitis is umbilical infection, and ulcerative colitis involves chronic diarrhea, not acute localized pain.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Urine collection containers should be kept cool but not in a shared refrigerator due to contamination risks; a specific cooler is used, indicating a need for clarification.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Mandatory reporters (e.g., nurses) must report actual or suspected abuse to authorities, as per legal and ethical standards. Reporting only actual abuse misses suspicion, providing evidence exceeds their role, and investigating is for authorities, not reporters.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: A low-fat, high-fiber, and soy diet (A) helps manage menopausal symptoms via phytoestrogens and heart health. Other options (B, C, D) lack soy’s specific benefits. Document: 'A low-fat, high-fiber, and soy diet… [is used for] managing menopausal symptoms.'

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Diabetes insipidus causes polyuria and polydipsia (B) due to lack of antidiuretic hormone. Nausea (A), oliguria (C), and glycosuria (D) are unrelated. Document: 'Excessive urination accompanied by insatiable thirst is the primary clinical manifestation.'