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The nurse is assessing a client with suspected appendicitis. Which finding would the nurse expect?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Rebound tenderness in the right lower quadrant (McBurneyÔÇÖs point) is a classic sign of appendicitis due to peritoneal irritation. Pain is typically right-sided, blood pressure is not directly affected, and bowel sounds may be normal or increased early on.