During a Routine Nursing Assessment of a Small Child,the Nurse

question 13

Multiple Choice

During a routine nursing assessment of a small child,the nurse palpates a mass in the abdomen.Which of these actions is essential at this time?

• A)Ask the parents if they had previously noted the abnormality.
• B)Assess the mass site for indication of pain.
• C)Continue the exam,noting the approximate size of the mass boundaries.
• D)Stop palpation immediately.

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