Multiple Choice
A client is complaining of pain in the lower-left quadrant of the abdomen.The nurse prepares to percuss the abdomen and notes that the client has a great deal of hair on the lower abdomen.Which action by the nurse is appropriate prior to percussing the client's abdomen?
A) Moistening the abdominal hair
B) Documenting that the client has hirsutism
C) Cutting the client's hair over the entire abdomen
D) Discontinuing the use of percussion, palpate the abdomen only.
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