The nurse completes visual inspection of a client's abdomen. What technique should the nurse perform next in the abdominal examination?
A. light palpation
B. deep palpation
C. percussion
D. auscultation
Ans: D. auscultation
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1. A. 2. B. 3. C. 4. D.
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A) Impaired Social Interaction B) Anxiety C) Impaired Skin Integrity D) Situational Low Self-Esteem
Your patient is a newly diagnosed diabetic who has been incorrectly taking the medication prescribed. What is the most likely reason?
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