A child has chronic hepatitis and the healthcare professional wants to assess the child for portal hypertension. What action by the professional is most appropriate?
a. Listen to the child’s lung sounds
b. Assess for pedal edema
c. Palpate the child’s abdomen
d. Inspect the skin for jaundice
Ans: c. Palpate the child’s abdomen
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