Which of the Following Is Not an Appropriate Action to Take

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not an appropriate action to take when palpating a patient's abdomen?

• A) Palpate painful or tender areas last.
• B) Instruct the patient to hold her breath throughout the examination.
• C) Palpate using gentle pressure initially and gradually increasing it.
• D) Allow the ticklish patient to perform self-palpation with your hand over the patient's hand.

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