The nurse is preparing to perform an abdominal assessment. The ...

[student77]

The nurse is preparing to perform an abdominal assessment. The client states, Can you point to where my appendix is located? Which location will the nurse point to when answering this client's question?
 
  1. A.
  2. B.
  3. C.
  4. D.

Question 2

The client developed a pulmonary embolism. In which most distal area of the lower extremity did the embolism likely originate?
 
  1. A.
  2. B.
  3. C.
  4. D.

[kaillie]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 4
The vermiform appendix is attached to the large intestines at the cecum.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3
The client is more likely to have developed a blood clot within the calf. Blood clots can develop in the popliteal area as well but this site is less distal than the calf.