A Nurse Is Examining a Client Reporting Right Upper Quadrant

question 18

Multiple Choice

A nurse is examining a client reporting right upper quadrant (RUQ) abdominal pain.What technique should the nurse use to assess this client's abdomen?

• A) Auscultate after palpating.
• B) Avoid any palpation.
• C) Palpate the RUQ first.
• D) Palpate the RUQ last.

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