A Client Is Complaining of Pain in the Lower-Left Quadrant

question 11

Multiple Choice

A client is complaining of pain in the lower-left quadrant of the abdomen.The nurse prepares to percuss the abdomen and notes that the client has a great deal of hair on the lower abdomen.Which action by the nurse is appropriate prior to percussing the client's abdomen?

• A) Moistening the abdominal hair
• B) Documenting that the client has hirsutism
• C) Cutting the client's hair over the entire abdomen
• D) Discontinuing the use of percussion, palpate the abdomen only.

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