A child that is exhibiting signs of appendicitis will have:
1. Pain after internal rotation of a flexed thigh.
2. Rebound pain on the left quadrant.
3. A high fever.
4. Acute pain episodes for 3 to 4 days in a row.
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1. Rotation of the leg may cause pain in a child with appendicitis.
2. Rebound pain happens in the left quadrant.
3. A high fever is usually not noted in appendicitis until rupture occurs.
4. Acute pain is short in duration.
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