ATI RN
ATI RN Nursing Care of Children 2019 Questions
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Adolescent 1 hr postoperative following an appendectomy
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A nurse is caring for an adolescent who is 1 hr postoperative following an appendectomy. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Muscle rigidity. Muscle rigidity can be a sign of a serious complication such as peritonitis or abdominal abscess post-appendectomy. It is important to report this finding promptly to the provider for further evaluation and management. Abdominal pain (choice
B) is common postoperatively and may be expected in this situation. Temperature within the normal range (choice
C) and heart rate within a normal range (choice
D) are not concerning findings at this time.
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