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Lobcity · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse is assessing an anxious-appearing client who is experiencing abdominal pain. Which technique is appropriate for the nurse to use when assessing this client's abdomen?

1. Palpating known painful areas first.
2. Touching each area lightly before applying deeper palpation.
3. Performing the exam as quickly as possible.
4. Refraining from conversation during the assessment.

Question 2

The nurse is planning to perform a physical assessment on an adult client. Before beginning this phase of the client's health assessment, which action by the nurse is the most appropriate?

1. Provide a gown for the client to change into.
2. Explain to the client what will happen during the examination.
3. Obtain a written consent.
4. Wash hands in the presence of the client.

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

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2

The first thing the nurse should do prior to beginning the physical assessment of a client is explain to the client what is about to happen. This helps to relieve a client's anxiety and enlists the client's cooperation with the assessment. The client may need to change into a gown in order for the nurse to perform the assessment; however, the nurse should first explain what will be happening before asking the client to change clothing. Obtaining a written consent is not necessary, unless an invasive procedure will be performed. Handwashing should be performed just before the nurse begins to touch the client and after a full explanation of the process is given.