A 16-Year-Old Presents at the Emergency Department Complaining of Right

Multiple Choice

A 16-year-old presents at the emergency department complaining of right lower quadrant pain and is subsequently diagnosed with appendicitis. When planning this patients nursing care, the nurse should prioritize what nursing diagnosis?

A) Imbalanced Nutrition: Less Than Body Requirements Related to Decreased Oral Intake
B) Risk for Infection Related to Possible Rupture of Appendix
C) Constipation Related to Decreased Bowel Motility and Decreased Fluid Intake
D) Chronic Pain Related to Appendicitis