Appendicitis

Which of the following is NOT an expected finding in a client with appendicitis?

• Abdominal pain in the RLQ

• Increased bowel sounds

• Tachycardia

• Fever

What should be avoided in the nursing care of a child with appendicitis?

• Administering IV fluids

• Applying heat to the abdomen

• Administering analgesics

• Providing supplemental oxygen

What is a pre-op nursing intervention for a ruptured appendix?

• Administer electrolyte and fluid replacement

• Administer oral antibiotics

• Apply heat to the abdomen

• Administer IV fluid replacement

Which of the following is a post-op nursing intervention for a ruptured appendix?

• Encourage high-fiber diet

• Apply heat to the abdomen

• Administer oral antibiotics

• Maintain NPO status

A client is admitted to the ER with appendicitis. What is a sign of peritonitis?

• Increased appetite

• Sudden relief from pain after perforation

• Decreased heart rate

• Normal breathing