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Appendicitis Exam Questions withComplete Answers
a,b,c,d - Answer-The nurse is identifying goals of care with a client seeking treatment
for appendicitis. Which outcomes are appropriate for the nurse to include in the plan of
care?
(Select all that apply.)
a Fluid and electrolyte balance will be maintained.
b The abdominal wound will heal without infection.
c Abdominal pain will be relieved with pain medication.
d Questions about surgical procedure will be addressed.
e Perfusion status will improve after surgery.
a,b,d,e - Answer-The nurse is preparing to conduct a physical examination on a client
experiencing vague abdominal pain. What should the nurse include in this assessment?
(Select all that apply.)
a Current body temperature
b Presence of abdominal pain on palpation
c Presence of blood in the stool
d Contour of the abdomen
e Characteristics of bowel sounds
a,c,e - Answer-A 16-year-old female client is brought to the emergency department
experiencing severe right lower quadrant abdominal pain. In addition to appendicitis,
which other health problems will the nurse also assess for during the examination?
(Select all that apply.)
a Pelvic inflammatory disease
b Fecalith
c Mittelschmerz
d Kidney stone
, e Ectopic pregnancy
a,b,c,e - Answer-The nurse is caring for a client is admitted for a burst appendix. Which
information is appropriate for the nurse to provide to this client?
(Select all that apply.)
a A laparotomy will be performed.
b Intravenous fluids will be provided.
c Pain medication will be provided after the surgery.
d A laparoscopic appendectomy will be performed.
e Antibiotic medication will be provided before and after the surgery
b,c,d,e - Answer-A client with severe right lower quadrant abdominal pain says that the
pain has suddenly stopped. Which nursing interventions are appropriate for this client?
(Select all that apply.)
a Anticipate discharge orders to be written
b Anticipate intravenous fluid administration
c Prepare the client for surgery
d Expect orders for intravenous antibiotics
e Notify the physician
d - Answer-The nurse is evaluating teaching provided to a client with chronic
appendicitis. Which observation indicates that teaching has been effective?
a Client engages in quiet activity 1 hour before going to sleep
b Client meets with family or friends at least once a week
c Client walks for 30 minutes three times a week
d Client eats fruit with breakfast and a salad for lunch
a,b,d - Answer-How is appendicitis classified?
(Select all that apply.)
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