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brutforce · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

In what order will the nurse perform these actions when doing a physical assessment for a patient admitted with abdominal pain? (Put a comma and a space between each answer choice A, B, C, D.)

a. Percuss the abdomen to locate any areas of dullness.
b. Palpate the abdomen to check for tenderness or masses.
c. Inspect the abdomen for distention or other abnormalities.
d. Auscultate the abdomen for the presence of bowel sounds.

Question 2

A patient with newly diagnosed colon cancer has a nursing diagnosis of deficient knowledge about colon cancer. The nurse should initially focus on which learning goal for this patient?

a. The patient will select the most appropriate colon cancer therapy.
b. The patient will state ways of preventing the recurrence of the cancer.
c. The patient will demonstrate coping skills needed to manage the disease.
d. The patient will choose methods to minimize adverse effects of treatment.

poopface · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS:
C, D, A, B
When assessing the abdomen, the initial action is to inspect the abdomen. Auscultation is done next because percussion and palpation can alter bowel sounds and produce misleading findings.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Adults learn best when given information that can be used immediately. The first action the patient will need to take after a cancer diagnosis is to choose a treatment option. The other goals may be appropriate as treatment progresses.