Peritonitis
Peritonitis ( 48 Questions)
Anxiety may lead to restlessness, but the assumption of a fetal position suggests a pain response, which is a common finding in peritonitis.
Fatigue may lead to restlessness, but it does not explain the assumption of a fetal position, which is a pain-coping mechanism.
The client assuming a fetal position and exhibiting restlessness are indicative of pain, which is a common symptom in peritonitis.
Respiratory distress is not directly related to the findings described in the scenario.
Choice A reason:
Anxiety may lead to restlessness, but the assumption of a fetal position suggests a pain response, which is a common finding in peritonitis.
Choice B reason:
Fatigue may lead to restlessness, but it does not explain the assumption of a fetal position, which is a pain-coping mechanism.
Choice C reason:
The client assuming a fetal position and exhibiting restlessness are indicative of pain, which is a common symptom in peritonitis.
Choice D reason:
Respiratory distress is not directly related to the findings described in the scenario.