Appendicitis

Appendicitis ( 35 Questions)

A client is experiencing abdominal pain and seeks advice from the nurse. What information should the nurse provide regarding appendicitis?


Correct Answer: B

A) Incorrect. This statement provides incorrect information about appendicitis. It describes cholecystitis, an inflammation of the gallbladder.

B) Correct. This statement accurately describes appendicitis as an inflammation of the appendix, a small pouch located in the lower right side of the abdomen. This condition can lead to serious complications if not promptly treated.

C) Incorrect. This statement describes a condition involving ulcers in the stomach lining, which is not appendicitis.

D) Incorrect. This statement describes gastroenteritis, an infection of the small intestine, which is different from appendicitis.




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