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What is the typical location of pain for a person with appendicitis?
What is the typical location of pain for a person with appendicitis?
- Right upper quadrant
- Right lower quadrant (correct)
- Epigastric region
- Left lower quadrant
Which disease affects the small intestine in a patchy pattern?
Which disease affects the small intestine in a patchy pattern?
- Crohn’s disease (correct)
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Diverticular disease
- Colorectal Cancer
What is a common symptom of ulcerative colitis?
What is a common symptom of ulcerative colitis?
- Anal irritation
- Diarrhea with rectal bleeding & mucus (correct)
- Bright red bleeding unmixed with stool
- Decrease bowel sounds
What can be a symptom of colorectal cancer?
What can be a symptom of colorectal cancer?
What is a common cause of internal hemorrhoids?
What is a common cause of internal hemorrhoids?
What is a symptom of acute cholecystitis?
What is a symptom of acute cholecystitis?
What medication should be avoided in a patient with cirrhosis of the liver?
What medication should be avoided in a patient with cirrhosis of the liver?
What is a nursing intervention for a patient with jaundice?
What is a nursing intervention for a patient with jaundice?