A nurse checking for tenderness at McBurney's point for a client with suspected appendicitis will palpate which area?
A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D

Question

A nurse checking for tenderness at McBurney's point for a client with suspected appendicitis will palpate which area?
A) A 
B) B 
C) C 
D) D

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A) McBurney's point, located midway between the umbilicus and the anterior iliac crest in the right lower quadrant, is the usual side for localized pain and rebound tenderness due to appendicitis.
B) McBurney's point, located midway between the umbilicus and the anterior iliac crest in the right lower quadrant, is the usual side for localized pain and rebound tenderness due to appendicitis.
C) McBurney's point, located midway between the umbilicus and the anterior iliac crest in the right lower quadrant, is the usual side for localized pain and rebound tenderness due to appendicitis.
D) McBurney's point, located midway between the umbilicus and the anterior iliac crest in the right lower quadrant, is the usual side for localized pain and rebound tenderness due to appendicitis.

A Nurse Checking for Tenderness at McBurney's Point for a Client