A Nurse Notices Abdominal Distention When Inspecting a Patient's Abdomen

question 27

Multiple Choice

A nurse notices abdominal distention when inspecting a patient's abdomen. What action does the nurse take next to gain further objective data?

• A) Place a measuring tape around the superior iliac crests.
• B) Assist the patient to turn on to the left side and then the right side.
• C) Ask the patient to cough while lying supine.
• D) Use the fingertips to sharply strike one side of the abdomen.

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