The nurse is percussing over the client's symphysis pubis area and notes a dull tone. Which conclusion by the nurse is the most appropriate based on the data?
1. He or she is assessing the right kidney.
2. A full bladder.
3. A bladder tumor.
4. Air trapped in the intestines.
Correct Answer: 2
Percussion over a full bladder produces a dull tone. An empty bladder sits low in the pelvic cavity behind the symphysis pubis, and would be difficult to percuss. Percussion over one of the kidneys would also produce a dull tone, but these organs lie lateral and superior to the bladder. Air trapped in the intestines would produce tympany.
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