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The nurse is assessing a client with suspected appendicitis.
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Positive rebound tenderness at McBurneyÔÇÖs point is a hallmark of appendicitis, indicating peritoneal irritation. Supine positioning may worsen pain, absent bowel sounds suggest obstruction, and a normal WBC count does not rule out appendicitis.