The nurse is explaining to the client that part of the assessment includes inspection. The nurse would know that the client understands inspection when the client makes which statement?
1. "So, you are going to listen to my heart."
2. "So, you will be touching my abdomen."
3. "So, you will be looking at my skin."
4. "So, you are going tap my abdomen."
Correct Answer: 3
Looking at the client's skin is inspection. This statement indicates that the client has understood this portion of the assessment. The other statements would indicate understanding of other portions of the assessment, which include auscultation, palpation, and percussion.
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