Ati nurs220 health assessment proctored exam
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The nurse suspects that a patient has appendicitis. Which of these procedures are appropriate for use when assessing for appendicitis or a perforated appendix? (Select all that apply)
Explanation & Rationale
A. Murphy sign: This is used to assess for gallbladder inflammation, not appendicitis. B. Shifting dullness: This is used to detect ascites, not appendicitis. C. Obturator test: This test involves flexing the patient's right hip and knee and rotating the leg internally, causing pain if the appendix is inflamed. D. Blumberg sign: This test for rebound tenderness indicates peritoneal irritation, commonly associated with appendicitis. E. Iliopsoas muscle test: This test involves extending the right leg against resistance, which can elicit pain in cases of appendicitis. F. Fluid wave: This is used to assess for ascites, not appendicitis.
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