The nurse assessing the size and density of the abdominal organs recognizes that the best assessment technique to validate gastrointestinal palpation findings is:
A) Percussion
B) Auscultation
C) Inspection
D) Rectal examination
Ans: A
Feedback: Percussion is used to assess the size and density of the abdominal organs and to detect the presence of air-filled, fluid-filled, or solid masses. Percussion is used either independently or concurrently with palpation because it can validate palpation findings.
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