A client who reports pain that began vaguely near the umbilicus then shifted to the lower right quadrant, and who had periods of nausea for the past 6 to 12 hours:
a. Should receive massage to mobilize the contents of the abdomen
b. Has symptoms of appendicitis, a medical emergency
c. Has symptoms of gastroenteritis and should postpone massage until symptoms subside
d. Should not be placed in the prone position
ANS: B
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