Asked by
Dr. Farah Sawafta
on Nov 01, 2024
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The nurse suspects that a patient has a distended bladder. How should the nurse assess for this condition?
A) Percuss and palpate in the lumbar region
B) Inspect and palpate in the epigastric region
C) Auscultate and percuss in the inguinal region
D) Percuss and palpate the midline area above the suprapubic bone
Distended Bladder
An enlarged bladder, typically resulting from an accumulation of urine due to an inability to empty fully.
Midline Area
Refers to the central vertical line of the body or body part, dividing it into equal right and left sides.
- Determine normal and abnormals in evaluations of the abdomen.
- Grasp the meaning behind specific abdominal observations tied to gastrointestinal disorders.
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TR
Learning Objectives
- Determine normal and abnormals in evaluations of the abdomen.
- Grasp the meaning behind specific abdominal observations tied to gastrointestinal disorders.
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