{"id":136811,"date":"2024-09-11T10:05:34","date_gmt":"2024-09-11T10:05:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learnexams.com\/blog\/?p=136811"},"modified":"2024-09-11T10:05:37","modified_gmt":"2024-09-11T10:05:37","slug":"a-client-presents-to-the-emergency-department-with-severe-abdominal-pain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/2024\/09\/11\/a-client-presents-to-the-emergency-department-with-severe-abdominal-pain\/","title":{"rendered":"A client presents to the emergency department with severe abdominal pain"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A client presents to the emergency department with severe abdominal pain, tenderness, and fever. The client reports a recent history of ruptured appendix. The nurse suspects the client may be experiencing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n


A Cholecystitis
B Gastritis
C Peritonitis
D Diverticulitis<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Correct Answer and Explanation is :<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The correct answer is C. Peritonitis<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Peritonitis is a serious condition that involves the inflammation of the peritoneum, the thin layer of tissue that lines the inner wall of the abdomen and covers the abdominal organs. It is often caused by infection, which can result from a ruptured appendix, perforation of the intestines, or other abdominal injuries. When the appendix ruptures, bacteria from the digestive system can spill into the abdominal cavity, leading to infection and inflammation of the peritoneum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Symptoms of peritonitis<\/strong> include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n