ATI RN
ATI RN Fundamentals 2019 with NGN - Exam 2 Questions
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A nurse is assessing a client with suspected appendicitis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
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Rationale: The correct answer is A: Rebound tenderness in the right lower quadrant. This is a classic sign of appendicitis indicating peritoneal irritation. Pressing down on the abdomen and then quickly releasing will cause pain to worsen upon release. This finding is specific to appendicitis due to inflammation of the appendix. Increased bowel sounds (
B) are more common in early obstruction or gastroenteritis. Absence of nausea (
C) is less likely as nausea and vomiting are common in appendicitis. Bradycardia (
D) is not a typical finding in appendicitis as tachycardia is more common due to inflammation and pain.
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