Multiple Choice
The student nurse is preparing to assess the client while the more experienced nurse assists. Prior to the physical assessment, the client complains of left lower quadrant abdominal pain. Which statement by the student nurse indicates that the student nurse requires further education prior to performing this part of the assessment?
A) "I'm going to start by percussing and palpating the client's left lower quadrant first."
B) "I will start the abdominal assessment by inspecting the client's abdomen."
C) "I'm going to auscultate the abdomen prior to percussing the abdomen."
D) "I need to ask the client about the characteristics of his pain."
Correct Answer:
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