When performing a physical examination of a patient, the nurse uses a technique that is particularly useful in identifying areas of tenderness or masses of the abdomen. What is this technique?
a. Auscultation
b. Deep palpation
c. Light palpation
d. Percussion
ANS: B
Deep palpation is used to detect tenderness or masses of the abdomen.
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A) Sinus bradycardia at a rate of 54 beats/min B) Atrial flutter C) Sinus tachycardia at a rate of 108 beats/min D) Ventricular fibrillation
100.6 ° f = _____ ° c
a. 37.1 b. 39.6 c. 38.1 d. 40.1
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1. Naloxone hydrochloride (Narcan) 2. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) 3. Diphenhydramine hydrochloride (Benadryl) 4. Normal saline
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