A Client Is Having a Physical Examination and Tells the Nurse

question 11

Multiple Choice

A client is having a physical examination and tells the nurse about a painful area in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen. Based on this information, the nurse would

• A) avoid any manipulation or contact with the painful area.
• B) examine the painful area at the end of the assessment.
• C) examine the right upper quadrant area first.
• D) notify the physician to complete the examination.