You are examining the abdomen of a 45-year-old female patient. When percussing her urine-filled bladder, you will hear _______________ tones
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
dull percussion
Dullness is heard over organs and solid masses. A distended bladder produces dullness in the suprapubic area.
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Which electronic resource would be most helpful in locating full-text articles to support informed community health nursing decisions?
A) CINAHL B) ERIC C) MEDLARS D) MEDLINE
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1. Cellular phone 2. Map of the area 3. Personal handgun 4. Can of Mace