Which of the Following Assessment Skills Would the RN Perform

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following assessment skills would the RN perform first when examining Beatrice for fecal elimination problems?

• A)Auscultation
• B)Inspection
• C)Palpation
• D)Percussion

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