A mother has reported that her 18 month old has a lump on the abdominal area. She has noticed the lump while changing her daughter's diaper. A nurse should assess by using which measure(s)?
1. An abdominal circumference
2. Palpation and an abdominal circumference
3. Assessing the child's pain when the area is palpated
4. Assessing pain, palpation, and an abdominal circumference
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1. Palpation and pain assessment should also be conducted for a thorough exam.
2. A pain assessment is needed for the child.
3. An abdominal circumference should be performed.
4. Assessing pain, palpating, and measuring the abdominal circumference will aid in the nursing process for the child.
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