PHYSICAL ASSESMENT FNP – RETAKE EXAM/ FNP ASSESMENT RETAKE EXAM What question does a nurse ask a patient with a history of pancreatitis who is complaining of abdominal pain? How sever is your pain on a scale from 0 to 10? The nurse is intervi

PHYSICAL ASSESMENT FNP – RETAKE EXAM/ FNP ASSESMENT RETAKE EXAM What question does a nurse ask a patient with a history of pancreatitis who is complaining of abdominal pain? How sever is your pain on a scale from 0 to 10? The nurse is interviewing a patient with a history of flank pain, fever, chills, and pain radiating to the groin. Which examination technique is most appropriate for this patient? Percussion of the costovertebral angle A patient reports aa gnawing, burning pain in mid-epigastric area that is aggravated by bending over or lying down. Which additional question does the nurse ask for the symptom analysis? Do you have any symptoms such as nausea with this pain? The nurse palpates the abdomen to gather data about which organs located in right upper quadrant? liver and gallbladder A nurse performing an abdominal examination on a 37-year-old woman would document which finding as abnormal? bulges observed when coughing A 50-year-old patient asks how he can reduce his risk of colon cancer. What is the most appropriate response by the name? Regular exercise to reduce body fat helps prevent colon cancer Which is an expected finding of an abdominal examination of an adult? High-pitched gurgles ever 5-15 seconds Which technique does the nurse use to palpate a patient's abdomen? 4. Depresses the abdomen 1 cm. for light palpation When assessing a patient's abdomen, the nurse uses assessment techniques in which order? inspection, auscultation, and palpation