36. A 14-year-old adolescent is admitted to the hospital with acute appendicitis. The nurse notes increasing abdominal pain, rigidity, and rebound tenderness. What urgent clinical concern is paramount?
A.
Constipation.
B.
Perforation of the appendix and peritonitis, requiring urgent surgical intervention.
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C.
Gastroenteritis.
D.
Urinary tract infection.
📖 Additional Information
Constipation.
Perforation of the appendix and peritonitis, requiring urgent surgical intervention.
