Multiple Choice
How does a nurse assess for fluid in a patient's abdomen?
A) Placing the nondominant hand (pleximeter) over the area to be percussed, and striking the index finger of the pleximeter with the pad of the middle finger of the dominant hand
B) Applying indirect percussion by tapping one finger lightly on the abdominal wall with the plexor
C) Placing the middle finger of the nondominant hand (pleximeter) over the area to be percussed, and striking that finger with the tip of the middle finger of the dominant hand
D) Using direct percussion by placing one hand over the abdomen and striking lightly with the other hand
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