Which Technique Is Most Appropriate for a Nurse to Implement

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which technique is most appropriate for a nurse to implement during the assessment of the abdomen?

• A)Assessing painful areas first
• B)Auscultating for 5 minutes over each quadrant
• C)Positioning the patient in a supine position with the arms behind or over the head
• D)Palpating painful masses or organ enlargement deeply and firmly

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