84-year-old female was admitted to the medical-surgical unit with a three-day history of abdominal pain, distention, nausea, and persistent vomiting. She reports that she has not had a bowel movement in five days and has no appetite.
Oral temperature 101.1° F (38.3° C)
Pulse 108/minute
Respirations 22/minute
Blood pressure 100/64 mm Hg
Oxygen saturation 96% on room air.
The nurse reviews the client's health history and vital signs
➢ Click to specify if the findings are consistent with a small bowel obstruction or appendicitis. Each row must have at least one but may have more than one response option selected
- A. Unable to pass stool
- B. Fever
- C. Distended abdomen
- D. Right lower quadrant abdominal pain
- E. Nausea and vomiting
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