The Nurse Is Completing an Abdominal Assessment and Is Percussing

question 19

Multiple Choice

The nurse is completing an abdominal assessment and is percussing over the left side of the upper portion of the client's abdomen over the area of the stomach. The client states, "I haven't had my breakfast, yet." Based on this statement, which does the nurse anticipate?

• A) Dullness.
• B) Flatness.
• C) Tympany.
• D) Hyperesonance.

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