The primary reason for encouraging a client to urinate before beginning a physical examination is:
1. It avoids stimulation of the bladder during palpation or percussion of the abdo-men
2. It minimizes the possibility of urinary incontinence caused by embarrassment or awkward positioning
3. A full bladder can hinder the examination of the client's abdominal, genitalia, and rectal areas
4. Voiding before the examination will encourage the client to relax, thus facilitating the assessment
ANS: 3
An empty bladder and bowel facilitate examination of the abdomen, genitalia, and rectum. The remaining options may be plausible reasons, but they are not the primary one.
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