@qlexnursing: Appendicitis is the inflammation of the appendix, usually caused by obstruction leading to infection. ⚠️ Key Symptom: 👉 McBurney’s sign — pain and tenderness in the right lower abdomen at McBurney’s point, a hallmark of acute appendicitis. 🔍 Watch For: RLQ abdominal pain Nausea & vomiting Fever Rebound tenderness Positive Rovsing’s, Psoas, and Obturator signs 🚨 Complications: Perforation, peritonitis, abscess, sepsis 💉 Treatment: Surgical (appendectomy) ± antibiotics #nclexreview #studyguide #rn #lpn #qlexnursing

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