The nurse assesses dullness at the left anterior axillary line. The nurse is concerned about which condition that the client may have?
a. Cirrhosis
b. Splenomegaly
c. Bowel obstruction
d. Abdominal aortic aneurysm
B
Dullness in front of the tenth intercostal space, at the left anterior axillary line, is indicative of splenomegaly, which is commonly seen with mononucleosis. Cirrhosis would be noted with percussion in the client's left upper quadrant, indicating hepatomegaly. The nurse may note tympanic sounds with bowel obstruction. Percussion would not be used to assess abdominal aor-tic aneurysm.
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