The nurse is assessing a client with right lower quadrant abdominal pain. Which technique should the nurse use when palpating the abdomen?
A. Assessing the painful area last using light palpation.
B. Assessing the painful area first using deep palpation.
C. Assessing the painful area first using moderate palpation.
D. Assessing the painful area last using deep palpation.
Answer: D
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a. "Does your family know you are drinking every day?" b. "Does the tremor change when you drink alcohol?" c. "We'll do some tests to see what is causing the tremor." d. "You really shouldn't drink so much alcohol; it may be causing your tremor."
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What is the goal of nursing management when caring for a hospitalized client with hemophilia? Select all that apply
1. Disease management 2. Environmental control 3. Client/family education 4. Administration of replacement factors 5. Cure
In some states, a charge of ______ can be brought if a client is fed artificially against his or her wishes
1. Assault 2. Battery 3. Malpractice 4. Negligence