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mydiamond

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on: Jun 25, 2018
While assessing the abdomen, the clinician deeply palpates the left lower quadrant of the abdomen, and this causes pain in the patient's right lower abdomen. This is most commonly indicative of:
 
  A. Constipation
  B. Diverticulitis
  C. Appendicitis
  D. Hepatitis

Question 2

In abdominal assessment, a digital rectal examination is performed to assess for:
 
  A. Hemorrhoids
  B. Prostate size
  C. Blood in stool
  D. Ureteral stenosis


courtney_bruh

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Appendicitis is suggested by a positive Rovsing's sign. This sign is positive when there is referred rebound pain in the right lower quadrant when the examiner presses deeply in the left lower quadrant and then quickly releases the pressure.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
A digital rectal examination is included in the abdominal examination. Note skin changes or lesions in the perianal region or the presence of external hemorrhoids. Insert the gloved index finger into the anus with the patient either leaning over or side-lying on the examination table, and note any internal hemorrhoids or fissures. Check the stool for occult blood. For males, the rectal examination is necessary for direct examination of the prostate. Ureteral stenosis is detected by angiographt.


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