When assessing a client's abdomen,a nurse notes pain when depressing and releasing fingertip pressure in the right lower quadrant.How should this finding be documented?
A)"borborygmi present"
B)"rebound tenderness"
C)"separation of the rectus abdominis muscle in the RLQ"
D)"tympany present"

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Rebound tenderness is noted when depressing and releasing fingertip pressure in the right lower quadrant.This may indicate possible inflammation of the appendix.

When Assessing a Client's Abdomen,a Nurse Notes Pain When Depressing