Appendicitis

2. the patient's vital signs are monitored and documented every hour because of the threat of ________ resulting in peritonitis
3. appendicitis is the inflammation of the veriform _____, usually acute
7. pain in the rigt lower quadrant of the abdomen, around ___ (halfway between the umbilicus and the crest of the right ilium
8. appendix is a small tube in the ____ of the abdomen
9. the health care provider orders a ____ , most patients have a level of 10,000/mm3
11. the rate of cure through surgical intervention is ___ with patinets with appendicitis.
12. may include reason for IV fluids, diet advancement, and reasons for medications

1. can mask symptoms of acute appendicitis
4. if undiagnosed, it leads rapidly to perforation and ____
5. the patient often lies on the back or side with knees flexed in an attempt to ____ muscular strain on the abdominal wall
6. ___ ___ can be applied to area to decrease the flow of blood to impede inflammation
10. light palpation of the abdomen elicitis ____ in the right lower quadrant ( increased pain felt when using the fingertips to press on the abdomen on the opposite side of the suspected problem, then quickly releasing pressure