While performing an examination for rebound tenderness on a client with upper right quadrant abdominal pain, the nurse notes a positive Blumberg's sign. What action should the nurse take?
A. Document this normal finding.
B. Report this finding to the health care provider.
C. Immediately follow with auscultation to detect bowel obstruction.
D. Repeat the maneuver with the client in a supine position with the knees flexed.
B
A positive Blumberg's sign is indicative of rebound tenderness and should be reported to the health care provider.
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