Which Action Should the Nurse Take Before Auscultating Bowel Sounds

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which action should the nurse take before auscultating bowel sounds in an 18-month-old child?

• A) Stand to the left of the child
• B) Palpate the abdomen
• C) Loosen the diaper
• D) Position the child prone

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