Exhibits The healthcare provider places orders to determine the cause of client symptoms. Use the chart to indicate if the listed symptom or finding is consistent with gastroenteritis, appendicitis, or ectopic pregnancy. Each row must have at least one, but may have more than one, response option selected.

Fever is a common symptom that can be present in gastroenteritis, appendicitis, and, less commonly, ectopic pregnancy. Tachycardia may occur in all three conditions but is more commonly associated with ectopic pregnancy, especially if there is internal bleeding. Nausea and vomiting are symptoms that can be seen in gastroenteritis and appendicitis, and occasionally in ectopic pregnancy. Diarrhea is most commonly associated with gastroenteritis.