Appendicitis

Appendicitis ( 35 Questions)

A client is concerned about the location of the appendix. What should the nurse explain about its usual location?


Correct Answer: C

A) Incorrect. This statement provides incorrect information about the location of the appendix. The appendix is not located in the upper left quadrant.

B) Incorrect. The appendix is not situated in the lower left quadrant near the sigmoid colon. Its typical location is in the lower right quadrant.

C) Correct. The appendix is usually located in the lower right quadrant of the abdomen, near the right hip bone. This is a key anatomical feature when assessing for appendicitis.

D) Incorrect. The appendix is not found in the upper right quadrant near the liver. Its location is in the lower right quadrant.




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