Multiple Choice
The nurse suspects that a patient has appendicitis.Which of these procedures are appropriate for use when assessing for appendicitis or a perforated appendix? Select all that apply.
A) Test for the Murphy sign
B) Test for the Blumberg sign
C) Test for shifting dullness
D) Perform the iliopsoas muscle test
E) Test for fluid wave
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