peritonitis (peritoneal irritation)
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motionless, guarding, rebound tenderness, board-like abdomen (muscle
tightness).
The experience of sharp stabbing pain as the compressed area returns to a
noncompressed state is known as Blumberg's sign
A nurse is caring for a client who has peptic ulcer disease. The nurse should monitor
the client for which of the following findings as an indication of gastrointestinal
perforation?
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, Sudden abdominal pain
Hyperresonance is
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louder than tympany and is heard over air-filled or distended intestines
upon percussion.
Marked pulsations could indicate...
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aortic aneurysm or increased pulse pressure. Increased peristaltic activity
could indicate gastroenteritis or an obstructive process.
Rovsing's sign and what does it indicate?
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palpation of the left lower quadrant causes right lower quadrant pain that
may indicate appendicitis
What is a hernia?
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motionless, guarding, rebound tenderness, board-like abdomen (muscle
tightness).
The experience of sharp stabbing pain as the compressed area returns to a
noncompressed state is known as Blumberg's sign
A nurse is caring for a client who has peptic ulcer disease. The nurse should monitor
the client for which of the following findings as an indication of gastrointestinal
perforation?
Give this one a try later!
, Sudden abdominal pain
Hyperresonance is
Give this one a try later!
louder than tympany and is heard over air-filled or distended intestines
upon percussion.
Marked pulsations could indicate...
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aortic aneurysm or increased pulse pressure. Increased peristaltic activity
could indicate gastroenteritis or an obstructive process.
Rovsing's sign and what does it indicate?
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palpation of the left lower quadrant causes right lower quadrant pain that
may indicate appendicitis
What is a hernia?
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