[Verified Answer]: A client with severe abdominal pain is…

A client with severe abdominal pain is being evaluated for appendicitis. The client asks what is the most common cause of appendicitis. How would the nurse best respond? “Appendicitis is caused by a client developing a duodenal ulcer.” “Appendicitis is caused by a client consuming a high-fat diet.” “Appendicitis is caused by an obstruction of the appendix.” “Appendicitis is caused by the appendix rupturing.”