The nurse observes the physician palpating the abdomen of a client that is suspected of having acute appendicitis. When the abdomen is pressed in the left lower quadrant the client complains of pain on the right side
What does the nurse understand this assessment technique is referred to? A) Referred pain
B) Rebound pain
C) Rovsing's sign
D) Cremasteric reflex
C
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When an examiner deeply palpates the left lower abdominal quadrant and the client feels pain in the RLQ, this is referred to as a positive Rovsing's sign and suggests acute appendicitis. Referred pain indicates pain in another area but is not necessarily manipulated by the examiner. Rebound pain is indicated when the pain of palpation is worse when the pressure is off of the site. The cremasteric reflex is a superficial reflex that is present in male patients.
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