Which of the Following Principles Apply When Performing a Focused

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of the following principles apply when performing a focused assessment of the abdomen? Select all that apply.

• A) Ask the patient to empty his bladder prior to the assessment.
• B) Follow the assessment sequence of inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation.
• C) Position the patient in supine position with knees slightly flexed.
• D) Begin palpating with light pressure to detect surface characteristics and move to deep palpation.

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