Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 91%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
Adolescent 1 hr postoperative appendectomyA nurse is caring for an adolescent who is 1 hr postoperative following an appendectomy. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
The correct answer is A: Abdominal pain. Post-appendectomy, abdominal pain could indicate complications like infection or perforation. It is essential to report this finding promptly to the provider for further evaluation. Muscle rigidity (B) could be due to normal postoperative muscle tension. Temperature (C) within normal range is expected postoperatively. Heart rate (D) of 63/min is within the normal range for an adolescent.