The nurse is assessing a client in the emergency department (ED) who complains of right lower quadrant pain. The nurse determines that the client is exhibiting a positive psoas sign. Based on the client's assessment data, which conditions does the nurse suspect?
A) Constipation.
B) Appendicitis.
C) Cholecystitis.
D) Small bowel obstruction.
E) Peritonitis.
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