Ati physical assessment proctored exam
A client comes to the emergency department complaining of pain in the right lower quadrant. Rebound tenderness is present, and the nurse assesses the client for referred rebound experiences. The client experiences pain the right lower quadrant. How would the nurse document this finding?
Explanation & Rationale
A. Positive Skin Hypersensitivity Test: This is incorrect as it typically involves pain or discomfort with light touch, unrelated to rebound tenderness.B. Positive Rovsing Sign: A positive Rovsing sign occurs when pain is felt in the right lower quadrant upon palpation of the left lower quadrant, indicating possible appendicitis.C. Psoas Sign: This is elicited by extending the hip, and a positive sign indicates irritation of the iliopsoas muscle, often seen in appendicitis.D. Positive Obturator Sign: This involves internal rotation of the hip, also used in appendicitis assessments but involves different positioning.
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