The Nurse Is Assessing a Client for Acute Appendicitis

The nurse is assessing a client for acute appendicitis. Which of the following can be done to help diagnose this disorder? (Select all that apply.)

A) Assess for Blumberg's sign.
B) Assess bowel sounds.
C) Perform the iliopsoas muscle test.
D) Auscultate for bowel sounds in the right lower quadrant.
E) Perform the obturator muscle test.
F) Assess for referred pain to the right shoulder.