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RYAN BANYAN

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on: Jul 22, 2018
A patient is complaining of nonspecific abdominal pain. What is the technique the nurse uses to assess tenderness?
 
  a. Palpation
  b. Percussion
  c. Auscultation
  d. Olfaction

Question 2

A nurse has finished preoperative teaching for a surgical patient. Which statement by the patient indicates teaching was successful about the use of elastic stockings?
 
  a. I do not have to worry about wrinkles.
  b. I can roll them no lower than my calf.
  c. I will massage my legs regularly.
  d. I should remove and reapply them every 8 hours.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
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Palpation primarily detects areas of abdominal tenderness, distention, or masses. Percussion involves tapping the body with the fingertips to produce a vibration that travels through body tissues. The resulting sounds give information about the location, size, and density of underlying structures and help verify abnormalities assessed by palpation and auscultation. Auscultation is listening for sounds produced by the body and is not used to assess tenderness. Olfaction, or smelling, helps to detect abnormalities not recognized by other means. Unusual smells can lead to detection of serious abnormalities.

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Remove and reapply elastic stockings at least every 8 hours. Elastic stocking aid in maintaining pressure on the muscles of the lower extremities and promote venous return. Rolled-down stockings constrict the vessels and impede venous return. The elastic stocking should be smooth, not wrinkled. The legs should not be massaged.


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