A nurse is examining a client reporting right upper quadrant ...

[cookcarl]

A nurse is examining a client reporting right upper quadrant (RUQ) abdominal pain. What technique should the nurse use to assess this client's abdomen?
 
  a. Auscultate after palpating.
  b. Avoid any palpation.
  c. Palpate the RUQ first.
  d. Palpate the RUQ last.

Question 2

To promote comfort after a colonoscopy, in what position does the nurse place the client?
 
  a. Left lateral
  b. Prone
  c. Right lateral
  d. Supine

[Ddddd]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
If pain is present in a certain area of the abdomen, that area should be palpated last to keep the client from tensing up, which could possibly affect the rest of the examination. Auscultation of the abdomen occurs prior to palpation.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
After colonoscopy, clients have less discomfort and quicker passage of flatus when placed in the left lateral position.

[cookcarl]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[bdobbins]

Excellent