The client reports the presence of lower right abdominal pain for 2 days and, on examination, the client's abdomen is rigid, with tense positioning. What conclusion can the nurse draw from this information?
A. The client is experiencing an adverse reaction to opioids.
B. The client is experiencing an exacerbation of Crohn's disease.
C. The client is experiencing a remission of appendicitis symptoms.
D. The client is experiencing perforation of the appendix and peritonitis.
D
In clients who experience the symptoms of appendicitis for more than 48 hours, the incidence of peritonitis is very high. Symptoms such as pain accompanied by tenseness and guarding are in-dicative of perforation accompanied by peritonitis.
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