You have been called to the side of a confused geriatric female who complains of abdominal pain. Before palpating the patient's abdomen, you would first:
A) Explain to family members why you are feeling the patient's abdomen
B) Find out if the patient has a Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order
C) Inform the patient that you will be pressing on her abdomen
D) Determine whether the patient has a history of respiratory disease
C) Inform the patient that you will be pressing on her abdomen
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