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sarasara

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on: Jun 25, 2018
A client is being evaluated for symptoms associated with diverticular disease. The nurse realizes that the best diagnostic test to be used to aid in this diagnosis would be:
 
  1. computed tomography (CT) scan.
  2. barium enema.
  3. ultrasound.
  4. x-ray study.

Question 2

When assessing the pain in a client diagnosed with appendicitis, the nurse would expect to assess:
 
  1. extreme pain with slight palpation anywhere on the abdomen.
  2. pain in the upper back when the right lower quadrant is palpated.
  3. more pain when the pressure is released in the right lower quadrant.
  4. no pain when the abdomen is palpated.


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

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A CT scan is the best method of detecting abscesses and complications evidenced in diverticulitis. Barium enema is contraindicated in acute diverticulitis because of the risk of contamination if there is an existing perforation. An ultrasound or x-rays would not adequately diagnose the presence of the disorder.

Answer to Question 2

3
Typically rebound pain is associated with appendicitis. Rebound pain is described as more pain when pressure is released than when pressure is applied. Appendicitis pain is not associated with pain anywhere on the abdomen upon slight palpation. Appendicitis pain is not typically assessed in the upper back. Appendicitis is associated with pain.


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sarasara

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Reply #2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Thank you


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Reply #3 on: Jun 25, 2018
No problemo


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