What Technique Does a Nurse Use When Performing Deep Palpation

question 24

Multiple Choice

What technique does a nurse use when performing deep palpation of a patient's abdomen?

• A) Places the left hand under the ribs to lift them up
• B) Asks the patient to breathe slowly through the mouth
• C) Positions the patient on the right side with knees flexed
• D) Uses the heel of the hand to depress the abdomen

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