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During an Intake Interview,the Nurse Observes the Patient Grimacing and Holding

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During an intake interview,the nurse observes the patient grimacing and holding his hand over his stomach.The patient previously denied having any pain.What action should the nurse take next?


A) Examine the history closely for etiology of pain.
B) Ask the patient if he is experiencing abdominal pain.
C) Record that patient seems to be having abdominal discomfort.
D) Physically examine the patient's abdomen.

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