The nurse is assessing a client with abdominal complaints. The nurse performs deep palpation of the abdomen for which reason?
A) Detect abdominal masses
B) Determine abdominal firmness
C) Assess softness of abdominal muscles
D) Assess degree of abdominal distention
Ans: A
The purpose of the deep palpation is to detect abdominal masses. Light palpation of the abdomen helps to determine the firmness or softness of the abdominal muscles and the degree of abdominal distention.
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