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A nurse is preparing to perform light palpations of a clients abdomen. In what order should the nurse perform the
following steps? (Move the steps into the box on the right, placing them in the order of performance. Use all the
steps.)
Rationale: Place the client's arms at their sides is the first step. If the client’s arms are above their head, it may cause
tightness of the abdominal muscles.
Use the finger pads of one hand to palpate is the second step. The pads of all four fingers on one hand should be
used for light palpation
Depress the client's abdomen using a dipping motion is the third step. The nurse should depress the abdomen 1 cm
(0.4 in) in a dipping motion while performing light palpation.
Move fingers clockwise across the client's abdomen is the fourth step. The nurse should move clockwise while
assessing the abdomen.
Palpate painful areas is the fifth step. This prevents pain and muscle rigidity during the entire examination.
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A nurse is preparing to perform light palpations of a clients abdomen. In what order should the nurse perform the
following steps? (Move the steps into the box on the right, placing them in the order of performance. Use all the
steps.)
Rationale: Place the client's arms at their sides is the first step. If the client’s arms are above their head, it may cause
tightness of the abdominal muscles.
Use the finger pads of one hand to palpate is the second step. The pads of all four fingers on one hand should be
used for light palpation
Depress the client's abdomen using a dipping motion is the third step. The nurse should depress the abdomen 1 cm
(0.4 in) in a dipping motion while performing light palpation.
Move fingers clockwise across the client's abdomen is the fourth step. The nurse should move clockwise while
assessing the abdomen.
Palpate painful areas is the fifth step. This prevents pain and muscle rigidity during the entire examination.
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