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The nurse is caring for a client who presents with acute appendicitis
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History of Present Illness
19-year-old female admitted with abdominal pain localized to the right lower quadrant. The onset of pain was twelve hours ago, and the client now reports pain is worsening when the client coughs. Endorses nausea and has persistent vomiting.

Vital Signs
ÔÇó Oral temperature 101┬░ F (38.3┬░C)
ÔÇó Pulse 90/minute
ÔÇó Respirations 18/minute
ÔÇó Blood Pressure 110/66 mm Hg
ÔÇó Oxygen saturation 96% on room air

Laboratory Results
ÔÇó White blood cell count, 11,500 mm3 (5,000-10,000 mm3)
ÔÇó Creatinine, 0.9 mg/dL (0.6-1.2 mg/dL)
ÔÇó BUN 26 mg/dL (10-20 mg/dL)
ÔÇó Potassium 3.3 mEq/L (3.5-5 mEq/L)