If fluid in the client's abdomen is suspected, the nurse performs percussion by:
a. Placing the non-dominant hand (pleximeter) over the area to be percussed, striking the index finger of the pleximeter with the pad of the middle finger of the dominant hand.
b. Applying indirect percussion by tapping one finger lightly on the abdominal wall with the plexor.
c. Placing the middle finger of the non-dominant hand (pleximeter) over the area to be percussed, striking that finger with the tip of the middle finger of the dominant hand.
d. Using direct percussion by placing one hand over the abdomen and striking lightly with the other hand.
ANS: C
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