Exam 21: Abdomen

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 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 caring for a client diagnosed with the hepatitis A virus. The client requests information about how the virus is transmitted. Which statement by the nurse is appropriate?

The nurse is performing an abdominal assessment on the client. Rank the assessment steps in the order in which they should occur. Standard Text: Click on the down arrow for each response in the right column and select the correct choice from the list. A) Percuss the abdomen. B) Visualize the quadrants of the abdomen. C) Palpate the abdomen. D) Auscultate the abdomen. E) Encourage the client to void.

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

The nurse is preparing an educational presentation regarding the Healthy People 2020 objectives. Which topics are appropriate and related to the objectives?

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

The nurse is performing an abdominal assessment on a client. While the nurse is palpating the lower border of the liver, the nurse asks the client to take a deep breath and hold it. The client complains of a sharp pain located in the right upper quadrant. How will the nurse document this finding in the medical record?

The nurse is mapping the client's abdomen into four quadrants. Which landmarks would the nurse use to perform this assessment?