The nurse is preparing to indirectly percuss a patient's kidneys. In which order should the nurse perform this assessment?
1. Stand behind the patient.
2. Curl the dominant hand into a fist.
3. Assist the patient to a sitting position.
4. Place nondominant hand over the costovertebral angle.
5. Strike the back of the nondominant hand with the dominant hand.
Correct Answer: 3, 1, 2, 4, 5
The nurse should assist the patient to a sitting position and then stand behind the patient. The dominant hand should be curled into a fist. For indirect percussion the nurse should place the palm of the nondominant hand over the costovertebral angle. Then strike the back of the nondominant hand with your dominant hand.
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