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A client with diverticulitis has developed peritonitis following diverticular rupture. The nurse should assess the client to determine which of the following? Select all that apply.
- A. Percuss the abdomen to note resonance and tympany.
- B. Percuss the liver to note lack of dullness.
- C. Monitor the vital signs for fever, tachypnea, and bradycardia.
- D. Assess presence of polyphagia and polydipsia.
- E. Auscultate bowel sounds to note frequency.
Correct Answer: B,C
Rationale: In peritonitis, the nurse should percuss the liver for lack of dullness (B), indicating free air, and monitor vital signs for fever, tachypnea, and tachycardia (not bradycardia) (C). Resonance and tympany, polyphagia, polydipsia, and bowel sound frequency are less specific for peritonitis. CN: Physiological adaptation; CL: Analyze
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- C. Encourage the client to take slow, deep breaths.
- D. Allow the client time to express her feelings.
Correct Answer: C
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