Peritonitis
Peritonitis ( 48 Questions)
Hypothermia refers to abnormally low body temperature and is not associated with the clinical presentation of peritonitis.
Hypertension refers to high blood pressure and is not directly associated with the signs of peritonitis.
Hyperventilation involves rapid breathing but may not always be present in peritonitis.
The client's elevated temperature, rapid heart rate, and shallow breathing are indicative of a systemic inflammatory response, which is a characteristic feature of peritonitis.
Choice A reason:
Hypothermia refers to abnormally low body temperature and is not associated with the clinical presentation of peritonitis.
Choice B reason:
Hypertension refers to high blood pressure and is not directly associated with the signs of peritonitis.
Choice C reason:
Hyperventilation involves rapid breathing but may not always be present in peritonitis.
Choice D reason:
The client's elevated temperature, rapid heart rate, and shallow breathing are indicative of a systemic inflammatory response, which is a characteristic feature of peritonitis.