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The Nurse Notes a Widely Bizarre Pattern on the Client's

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The nurse notes a widely bizarre pattern on the client's cardiac monitor.What is the nurse's priority action?


Definitions:

Percussing Over Liver

The act of tapping on the skin overlying the liver to assess its size and density, part of a physical examination to detect liver abnormalities.

Dull Sound

A sound with low resonance, often indicative of a change in lung or pleural space in medical contexts.

Underlying Mass

A lump or growth located below the surface of the skin or deeper within the body, which may require medical evaluation to determine its nature.

Physical Assessment Technique

Methods and procedures used by healthcare professionals to evaluate the body for signs of disease or abnormalities.

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