The nurse is preparing to percuss the abdomen of a patient. Which information indicates that the nurse might need assistance with this assessment?
A. The nurse anticipates hearing tympany over stool-filled intestines.
B. The nurse plans to use a systematic approach for the assessment.
C. The nurse plans to percuss the spleen, liver, and kidneys.
D. The nurse anticipates hearing dullness over the liver.
Answer: A
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