How Does a Nurse Assess for Fluid in a Patient's

question 17

Multiple Choice

How does a nurse assess for fluid in a patient's abdomen?

• A) Placing the nondominant hand (pleximeter) over the area to be percussed, and striking the index finger of the pleximeter with the pad of the middle finger of the dominant hand
• B) Applying indirect percussion by tapping one finger lightly on the abdominal wall with the plexor
• C) Placing the middle finger of the nondominant hand (pleximeter) over the area to be percussed, and striking that finger with the tip of the middle finger of the dominant hand
• D) Using direct percussion by placing one hand over the abdomen and striking lightly with the other hand

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