Exam 20: Abdomen

The nurse is preparing to percuss over the left upper portion of the client's abdomen. The client states, "I haven't had my breakfast, yet." Based on this statement, which does the nurse anticipate?

The nurse is preparing to examine a client who is complaining of right lower quadrant abdominal pain. Which actions by the nurse are appropriate in this situation? Select all that apply.

The pediatric nurse is preparing an educational presentation for parents of school-aged children regarding hepatitis. Based on the pediatric risk, which type of hepatitis virus will the nurse focus on during the educational session?

The nurse is performing an abdominal assessment on a client. During the focused interview, the client tells the nurse about recently experiencing abdominal pain. As the nurse assesses the client, which behaviors indicate that the client may be experiencing pain or anxiety during the examination? Select all that apply.

The nurse is auscultating the abdomen of a client for vascular sounds. The nurse hears a soft, continuous humming sound. Based on this data, the nurse suspects dysfunction with which organ?

The client states, "No one will let me eat or drink anything until after my test and it's been 9 hours since I last ate anything." While auscultating the client's abdomen, the nurse hears frequent bowel sounds. How will the nurse document this finding in the medical record?

The nurse is assessing the client's abdomen and notes dullness when percussing over the left lower quadrant. Which question is most appropriate for the nurse to ask the client at this time?

The nurse has discussed the precipitating factors of pancreatitis with a client. Which statement made by the client indicates an understanding of the information?

A client asks the nurse where their spleen is located. Which response should the nurse provide?

The nurse is palpating the left upper quadrant of a client's abdomen. Which organs may be assessed during this portion of the assessment? Select all that apply.