Cholecystitis
Cholecystitis ( 34 Questions)
Rebound tenderness in the right upper quadrant is not a hallmark sign of acute cholecystitis. It may be present in conditions such as appendicitis or peritonitis.
This statement is correct. Murphy's sign is a hallmark sign of acute cholecystitis. It is elicited by asking the client to take a deep breath while the nurse palpates the right upper quadrant. If the client abruptly stops breathing due to pain upon palpation, it indicates inflammation of the gallbladder (positive Murphy's sign).
Hypoactive bowel sounds may be present in some gastrointestinal conditions but are not specific to acute cholecystitis.
Left lower quadrant abdominal pain is not associated with acute cholecystitis. This type of pain is more commonly seen in conditions such as diverticulitis or colitis.
Choice A reason:
Rebound tenderness in the right upper quadrant is not a hallmark sign of acute cholecystitis. It may be present in conditions such as appendicitis or peritonitis.
Choice B reason:
This statement is correct. Murphy's sign is a hallmark sign of acute cholecystitis. It is elicited by asking the client to take a deep breath while the nurse palpates the right upper quadrant. If the client abruptly stops breathing due to pain upon palpation, it indicates inflammation of the gallbladder (positive Murphy's sign).
Choice C reason:
Hypoactive bowel sounds may be present in some gastrointestinal conditions but are not specific to acute cholecystitis.
Choice D reason:
Left lower quadrant abdominal pain is not associated with acute cholecystitis. This type of pain is more commonly seen in conditions such as diverticulitis or colitis.