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
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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