Answer to Question 1
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A When palpating the abdomen, the nurse should leave painful areas for the end of the examination.
B The patient lies supine with arms at his or her side and knees slightly bent.
C The TV or radio should be turned off so as not to distract the patient throughout the examination, and to provide an environment conducive to auscultation.
D Both sides of the body should be assessed for comparison to determine symmetry.
Answer to Question 2
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A Critical pathways are multidisciplinary. They allow staff from all disciplines, such as medicine, nursing, pharmacy, and social work, to develop integrated care plans for a projected length of stay or number of visits for clients with a specific case type.
B Nursing interventions are included in critical pathways and in the traditional nursing care plan.
C Client outcomes are included in both critical pathways and traditional nursing care plans.
D Client assessment is necessary for developing and evaluating critical pathways and traditional nursing care plans.
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