What symptom in clients with acute abdominal pain may indicate a significant underlying issue such as an ileus or peritonitis?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking about a specific symptom that may indicate a serious medical condition in clients experiencing acute abdominal pain, particularly focusing on ileus or peritonitis. The options provided suggest we need to identify the most relevant symptom from given choices.
Answer
Severe abdominal pain, abdominal distention, and absence of bowel sounds.
Signs such as severe and constant abdominal pain, accompanied by symptoms like abdominal distention, fever, or the absence of bowel sounds, may indicate significant underlying issues such as an ileus or peritonitis.
Answer for screen readers
Signs such as severe and constant abdominal pain, accompanied by symptoms like abdominal distention, fever, or the absence of bowel sounds, may indicate significant underlying issues such as an ileus or peritonitis.
More Information
Severe and constant abdominal pain along with distention and absence of bowel sounds tends to suggest more serious conditions, necessitating prompt medical assessment.
Tips
Common mistakes include ignoring moderate pain if it's persistent or coupled with other signs, as well as not recognizing 'silent' symptoms such as absent bowel sounds.
Sources
- Acute Abdomen - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- Peritonitis - Better Health Channel - betterhealth.vic.gov.au
- Ileus - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics - sciencedirect.com
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