Which of the Following Should Be Performed During the Observation

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following should be performed during the observation portion of an abdominal assessment?

• A) Check for abdominal distention.
• B) Identify location of surgical scars.
• C) Provide abdominal splinting.
• D) All of the above

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