Straight A Nursing

Did you know appendicitis is one of the most common gastrointestinal conditions you’ll see in the clinical setting? It’s also highly likely to show up on nursing school exams! In this episode you’ll learn:  Why symptoms can vary so much from person to person What we now know about the appendix (turns out, it’s not totally useless!) The classic presentation of a patient with appendicitis How to assess for rebound tenderness Where McBurney’s point is located Why pain medication might be held initially  Which tests are utilized for a patient with appendicitis and why this is different in children The treatments for appendicitis What to teach your patient/family after an appendectomy Hit play on this episode and share it with a classmate or colleague if you found it helpful!  ___________________ Full Transcript - Read the article and view references FREE CLASS - If all you've heard are nursing school horror stories, then you need this class! Join me in this on-demand session where I dispel all those nur