A client on the unit is diagnosed with rapid atrial fibrillation. Which medication is the healthcare provider likely to prescribe to correct this rhythm?

Choice A reason: Increased urinary output is not a manifestation of peritonitis. Peritonitis affects the peritoneal cavity, leading to abdominal symptoms rather than changes in urinary output.

Choice B reason: Hyperactive bowel sounds can occur in various gastrointestinal conditions but are not specific to peritonitis. Peritonitis typically presents with abdominal pain and tenderness.

Choice C reason: Abdominal tenderness/pain is a key manifestation of peritonitis. Inflammation of the peritoneum causes significant discomfort, and patients may also exhibit signs of infection such as fever and increased white blood cell count.

Choice D reason: Bradycardia is not commonly associated with peritonitis. Peritonitis primarily affects the abdominal cavity and may lead to systemic symptoms like fever and tachycardia, but not typically bradycardia.

Choice A reason: The ability to repeat three whispered words without difficulty is an assessment of auditory acuity, not a specific finding of the Rinne test. The Rinne test evaluates bone and air conduction of sound.

Choice B reason: Placing the tuning fork on top of the head is part of the Weber test, which assesses lateralization of sound. It is not part of the Rinne test.

Choice C reason: Minimal swaying when standing with feet together and eyes closed is an assessment of balance, known as the Romberg test. It is not related to the Rinne test.

Choice D reason: The Rinne test compares air conduction (next to the ear) with bone conduction (on the mastoid process). Normally, air conduction is heard longer than bone conduction, indicating normal hearing or sensorineural hearing loss. This is the correct expected finding for the Rinne test.