With acute appendicitis, localized pain and tenderness in the lower right quadrant results from:
A) increased peristalsis in the adjacent colon.
B) inflammation and stretching of the appendiceal wall.
C) increased gas and fluid inside the appendix.
D) local inflammation of the parietal peritoneum.

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Localized pain and tenderness in the lower right quadrant in acute appendicitis is due to local inflammation of the parietal peritoneum, which is sensitive to pain.

With Acute Appendicitis, Localized Pain and Tenderness in the Lower