Appendicitis

Appendicitis ( 35 Questions)

A nurse is teaching a group of students about the signs and symptoms of appendicitis. What should the nurse emphasize as a common early symptom of appendicitis?


Correct Answer: D

A) Incorrect. Rebound tenderness in the lower right abdomen is a later sign of appendicitis and may not be present in the early stages.

B) Incorrect. Severe, sudden-onset abdominal pain in the upper abdomen is not a typical early symptom of appendicitis. The pain usually starts around the navel and then migrates to the lower right abdomen.

C) Incorrect. Diarrhea and frequent bowel movements are not typically associated with early-stage appendicitis.

D) Correct. Nausea and loss of appetite are common early symptoms of appendicitis. As inflammation progresses, other symptoms like abdominal pain and tenderness may develop.




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