When caring for a child with probable appendicitis, the nurse should be alert to recognize that which of the following is a sign of perforation?

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Sudden relief from pain in a case of appendicitis can indicate perforation of the appendix. Initially, the pain may decrease due to the release of pressure, but this is quickly followed by increased pain and symptoms as infection spreads throughout the abdomen.

When Caring for a Child with Probable Appendicitis, the Nurse