ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals Exam Nursing 100 Exam 3 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
During the inspection of a client's abdomen,the nurse notes that it is visibly distended. The nurse should proceed with the client's abdominal assessment by next performing:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: auscultation. Auscultation of the abdomen should be performed next because it allows the nurse to listen for bowel sounds, which can provide important information about the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract. Bowel sounds can indicate the presence of obstruction, peristalsis, or abnormalities. Percussion (choice
A) and palpation (choices B and
D) should be done after auscultation to assess for organ size, tenderness, and masses. The nurse should prioritize auscultation to gather initial information about the client's abdominal status before proceeding with further assessment techniques.
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