Which Principles Apply When Performing a Focused Assessment of the Abdomen

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which principles apply when performing a focused assessment of the abdomen? Select all that apply.

• A)Ask the patient to empty bladder prior to the assessment.
• B)Follow the assessment sequence of inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation.
• C)Position the patient in the supine position, with knees slightly flexed.
• D)Begin palpating with light pressure to detect surface characteristics, and move to deep palpation.
• E)Examine painful areas first to minimize discomfort.

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