The nurse is preparing to assess the abdomen of a client who is complaining of abdominal pain. Which statement by the nurse would be most appropriate?
A) "I'm going to examine the area where you're having pain first to get a better picture of what's going on."
B) "Before I get ready to examine the painful area, I will let you know in plenty of time."
C) "You don't need to worry about anything. I will make sure to be very gentle during the exam."
D) "Since you're having pain in a certain area, I won't have to do a very thorough exam there."
B
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