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Melani1276

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Which of the following statements regarding abdominal pain would lead you to suspect appendicitis?
 
  a. The stabbing pain started in the right side of my belly and spread up to my stomach.
  b. I had back pain for about a week, and now the pain is all throughout my belly.
  c. The pain started around my belly button and slowly spread down to the right side of my belly.
  d. The pain comes and goes and is more noticeable on the left side of my stomach.

Question 2

Which of the following statements is false?
 
  a. Assessing abdominal complaints can be difficult because the nerve pathways for the gastrointestinal, urinary, and reproductive systems are in relative proximity to each other.
  b. Problems affecting the organs in one system can seriously affect organs in another system.
  c. Assessment of abdominal complaints is straightforward because the organs are specifically located and easily palpated.
  d. One of the problems encountered when assessing abdominal complaints is a patient's reluctance to allow the exam due to embarrassment or pain.


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ApricotDream

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Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: c

Answer to Question 2

Answer: c


Melani1276

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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
Excellent

scottmt

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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