A nurse suspects appendicitis in a patient with abdominal pain. Which findings are suggestive of appendicitis? Select all that apply
a. Pain radiating to the right shoulder
b. Pain around the umbilicus
c. Pain relieved by lying still
d. Right lower quadrant pain
e. Increased peristalsis
ANS: B, C, D
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