A patient presents with symptoms that lead you to suspect acute appendicitis. Which assessment finding is least likely to be associated with this condition early in its course?
A)Positive psoas sign
B)Positive McBurney sign
C)History of periumbilical pain
D)Rebound tenderness
E)Obturator muscle test

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Psoas sign, McBurney point pain, rebound tenderness, and periumbilical pain that migrates to the right lower quadrant are signs of appendicitis. Conditions that cause irritation of the obturator muscle are late findings usually associated with a ruptured appendix or pelvic abscess.

A Patient Presents with Symptoms That Lead You to Suspect