A nurse is caring for a client who has diverticular disease. When palpating the client's abdomen, in which of the following locations should the nurse expect the client to report abdominal pain?

Lower right quadrant

Upper right quadrant

Upper left quadrant

Lower left quadrant

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

A. Lower right quadrant pain is often associated with appendicitis or other conditions, not typically diverticular disease.
B. Upper right quadrant pain is usually related to liver, gallbladder, or duodenal issues.
C. Upper left quadrant pain is more common with conditions like gastritis or pancreatic disorders.
D. Lower left quadrant pain is characteristic of diverticular disease, particularly diverticulitis, where inflammation occurs in the sigmoid colon.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Chvostek's sign is a test for tetany, which is associated with hypocalcemia. The tingling sensation reported by the client is indicative of low calcium levels, and Chvostek's sign involves tapping the facial nerve to see if it triggers facial twitching, which is a sign of hypocalcemia.

B. Kernig's sign is used to assess for meningitis and is not related to hypocalcemia. It involves checking for resistance or pain when extending the leg while the hip is flexed.

C. Babinski's sign is used to assess for neurological conditions and is not related to hypocalcemia. It involves stroking the sole of the foot to check for abnormal reflex responses.

D. Brudzinski's sign is used to assess for meningitis and involves checking for involuntary flexion of the knees and hips when the neck is flexed. It is not related to the symptoms of hypocalcemia.

A. Immunoglobulin M (IgM) B. Immunoglobulin E (IgE) C. Immunoglobulin G (IgG) D. Immunoglobulin A (IgA)

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Immunoglobulin M (IgM) is primarily involved in the initial immune response and is not specific for allergic reactions. It does not indicate allergy sensitivity.

B. Immunoglobulin E (IgE) is associated with allergic reactions and is elevated in response to allergens. A positive result on the RAST test reflects elevated IgE levels, indicating an allergy.

C. Immunoglobulin G (IgG) is associated with long-term immunity and is not specifically indicative of allergic reactions. It does not reflect immediate hypersensitivity responses.

D. Immunoglobulin A (IgA) is involved in mucosal immunity and does not typically indicate allergies. It is not the relevant marker for a positive RAST test result.

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