A child is admitted with suspected appendicitis. The child is experiencing abdominal pain. Which intervention by the nurse is most appropriate?
a. Palpate for rebound tenderness
b. Apply heat to abdomen
c. Position child on side with knees drawn
d. Encourage ambulation
C
The nurse would not palpate for rebound tenderness, because this will increase the pain and is not a reliable sign in children. Heat could cause a rupture and is never applied. Ambulation would increase pain.
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