The Nurse Is Preparing to Assess a Client Who Is

question 14

Multiple Choice

The nurse is preparing to assess a client who is experiencing difficulty breathing. Before palpating the client's abdomen, which nursing action is appropriate?

• A)Administering 10 L of oxygen to the client
• B)Having the client remain upright
• C)Placing the client in a modified Sims position
• D)Asking the client to bend over a table

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