The nurse percussing a patient's abdomen hears a dull thud in the right upper quadrant. This finding indicates that the area being percussed is:
a. over the liver.
b. adipose tissue.
c. filled with air.
d. over a rib.
A
Percussion is performed by placing the middle finger of one hand on the abdomen and striking the finger lightly below the knuckle and listening for the pitch of sound produced. A resonant sound is heard over areas filled with air and a dull, thudding sound is heard over solid organs.
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