Which of the Following Techniques Should the Nurse Use to Assess

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following techniques should the nurse use to assess the flank area of a client with pyelonephritis for tenderness?

• A)Push gently into the two lowest intercostal spaces.
• B)Palpate along both sides of the lumbar vertebral column.
• C)Position one hand flat at the costovertebral angle (CVA) and strike it with the other fist.
• D)Use two fingers to percuss the area between the iliac crest and ribs along the midaxillary line.

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