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Alygatorr01285 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse is preparing to use palpation during a physical examination. What should the nurse recall when using this technique?

1. Use the pads of the fingers to tap over an organ.
2. Make sure the environment is quiet.
3. Make sure the nurse's hands are warm.
4. Assess the ear canals with an otoscope.

Question 2

The nurse is beginning a physical examination with a client. For which examination should the nurse apply gloves?

1. The client's eyes
2. The client's scalp
3. The client's breath sounds
4. The client's gait

Toya9913 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: 3

1. Using the pads of the fingers to tap is percussion.
2. The environment must be quiet when the nurse auscultates.
3. Cold hands would be uncomfortable when the nurse palpates.
4. Assessing the ear canals is inspection.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 2

1. The client's eyes are checked without the nurse touching, so gloves are not worn unless there is obvious infected drainage.
2. When examining the hair and scalp, the nurse would wear gloves, as the client could have sores under the hair, or lice.
3. Unless the client has a respiratory infection, gloves are not necessary when auscultating the lungs.
4. The client's gait is checked by asking the client to walk around the room while the nurse observes. Gloves are not needed.