Using deep palpation of a client's epigastrium, a nurse feels the rhythmic pulsation of the aorta. Based on this finding, the appropriate response of the nurse is to:
a. Auscultate this area using the bell of the stethoscope.
b. Percuss the area for tones.
c. Ask the client if there is pain in this area.
d. Document this as a normal finding.
ANS: D
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