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Why does appendicitis manifest as diffuse pain in the periumbilical region initially and later as circumscribed pain in the right lower quadrant?

S. Hughes
Answered: May 31, 2018

Appendicitis is an infection that is a medical emergency that almost always requires prompt surgery to remove the appendix. Symptoms can be abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, lack of appetite and...Read More

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What should be done first if the nurse is planning to assess the abdomen of an adult male?

John Smith
Answered: Oct 28, 2021

Ask client to empty bladder

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Where is the pancreas of an adult located?

E.Ruth
Answered: Feb 19, 2018

Deep in the upper abdomen and is not normally palpable The pancreas is an organ that can be found in the endocrine and digestive system of vertebrates. In the human body, the pancreas is located...Read More

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What is an abdomen that is bulging and stretched in appearance described as?

John Smith
Answered: Oct 28, 2021

Protuberant-a protuberant (bulging, stretched) abdomen is caused by conditions such as pregnancy, obesity, or ascites. a rounded abdomen is not as stretched or bulging as a protuberant abdomen and...Read More

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What does the presence of borborygmi during auscultation of the abdomen indicate?

Christian Jackson, Content Developer
Answered: Jan 09, 2019

Borborygmi is just one of several types of sounds known “bowel sounds.” The movement of the intestines causes abdominal sounds as they push food through. The intestines are hollow, so...Read More

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Which structure harbor the cell bodies of abdominal pain fibers?

John Smith
Answered: Oct 28, 2021

Dorsal root ganglion-cell bodies of the abdominal pain fibers are located in the dorsal root ganglion. the lateral horn of the spinal cord contains cell bodies of sympathetic preganglionic nerve...Read More

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What is true about the Scarpa's fascia?

Rossstudent
Answered: Oct 28, 2021

It is continuous with the Colles fascia

This fascia is continuous with the Dartos fascia, Colles fascia and superficial penile fascia. It is deeper and thinner than the Campers fascia.

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Which artery is most likely to be infected?

John Smith
Answered: Oct 28, 2021

Dorsal pancreatic artery-the pancreas is a retroperitoneal organ, except for a small portion of its tail. the dorsal pancreatic artery would be the infected artery because it arises from the splenic...Read More

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What would you expect to find on abdominal examination?

John Smith
Answered: Oct 28, 2021

Liver edge is tender and 4-5 finger breadths below the RCM

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Which neural cell bodies' absence causes the following condition?

John Smith
Answered: Oct 28, 2021

Parasympathetic postganglionic neuron cell bodies

Aganglionic megacolon (Hirschsprungs disease) is caused by the absence of enteric ganglia (parasympathetic postganglionic neuron cell...Read More

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Which part of the intestine is most likely to initially contain gallstones?

John Smith
Answered: Oct 28, 2021

Transverse colon-the fundus of the gallbladder is in contact with the transverse colon and thus gallstones erode through the posterior wall of the gallbladder and enter the transverse colon. they...Read More

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Which nerve contains sensory fibers that convey this sharp, stabbing pain?

John Smith
Answered: Oct 28, 2021

Lower intercostal nerves-pain sensation originating from peritoneal irritation by gastric contents in the lesser sac is carried by lower intercostals nerves. the vagus nerves carry sensory fibers...Read More

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Which are considered normal findings when assessing the abdomen of a healthy infant?

John Smith
Answered: Oct 28, 2021

Visible peristaltic waves-2. abdominal respirations-3. increased tympany with percussion-4. "potbelly" appearance-visible peristaltic waves - these are usually more visible in infants and children...Read More

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Which structure is likely compressed by the following tumor?

John Smith
Answered: Oct 28, 2021

Hepatopancreatic ampulla

The pyloric canal and the neck of the pancreas are situated anterior to the abdominal aorta between the origin of the celiac trunk and the superior mesenteric...Read More

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Can the way someone is admitted to the hospital have an effect on how much they pay?

B. Lazarus
Answered: Jan 05, 2021

There are a lot of unscrupulous practices concerning the hospitals and their relationship with the insurance companies. Being classified under observation is a status that could cost you an...Read More

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