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 Murphy's sign.
B) Test for Blumberg's sign.
C) Test for shifting dullness.
D) Perform iliopsoas muscle test.
E) Test for fluid wave.
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