The nurse is preparing a client for an abdominal examination. What should be done before the examination?
1. Ask client to urinate.
2. Ask client to drink 8 ounces of water.
3. Assess vital signs.
4. Assess heart rate.
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: The nurse should ask the client to urinate since an empty bladder makes the assessment more comfortable.
Rationale 2: Drinking fluids will cause the client's bladder to fill and cause discomfort.
Rationale 3: The client's vital signs do not need to be assessed prior to an abdominal examination.
Rationale 4: The client does not need to have an apical heart rate assessed prior to having an abdominal assessment.
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