NUR 301 Exam 3 Practice questions and answers

NUR 301 Exam 3 Practice questions and answers A nurse is performing an abdominal assessment on a patient. During the inspection phase, the nurse notes that the patient's abdomen is distended and there is visible peristalsis. What could these findings indicate? A) Normal findings in a very thin person B) Ascites or bowel obstruction C) Gallbladder inflammation D) Liver enlargement B) Ascites or bowel obstruction (Ascites may cause the abdomen to appear distended and can sometimes make peristaltic waves more visible. Bowel obstruction can also cause distention and increased visibility of peristaltic movements as the intestines attempt to move contents through the obstructed area.) A patient is complaining of right lower quadrant pain. During the abdominal assessment, the nurse performs the Iliopsoas muscle test. The patient experiences pain during this test. What does this finding most likely suggest? A) Appendicitis B) Gastroenteritis