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Appendicitis Exam Study GuideQuestions and Answers
Which potential complications can arise if appendicitis is not diagnosed and treated
promptly? Select all that apply.
Development of abscess
Viral infection
Deep vein thrombosis
Peritonitis
Gangrene - Answer-Development of abscess
Viral infection
Peritonitis
Gangrene
A client has been diagnosed with acute appendicitis and is being prepped for surgery.
Which provider's order should the nurse question?
-Initiate intravenous access.
-Maintain NPO status.
-Administer an enema.
-Withhold pain medication until the surgical consent is signed. - Answer-- Administer an
enema.
Which findings would be consistent with a clinical diagnosis of acute appendicitis?
Select all that apply.
- Elevated white blood cell count with a shift to the right
- Hypothermia
- Presentation of pain in the left lower quadrant correlated with McBurney's point
- Presence of Rovsing's sign eliciting referred pain in the right lower quadrant
- Nausea and vomiting - Answer-- Presentation of pain in the left lower quadrant
correlated with McBurney's point
- Nausea and vomiting
- Presence of Rovsing's sign eliciting referred pain in the right lower quadrant
The nurse is taking care of a client diagnosed with acute appendicitis who is awaiting
surgical intervention. The client has been medicated for pain as ordered. What
additional comfort measure should the nurse include in the plan of care to relieve the
client's pain?
Place a warm compress on the area that the client identifies as the source of pain.
Position for comfort on the right side with pillow support.
Maintain patient's position in high Fowler's to decrease pressure on the diaphragm.
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