A client is in the emergency department reporting severe abdominal pain and is being evaluated for an aneurysm. When performing the abdominal exam, which assessment technique would the nurse avoid?

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The nurse avoids palpating the abdomen deeply in a client with abdominal pain, especially if it could be caused by something that can be ruptured, such as an aneurysm. There is no reason to avoid inspection, auscultation, and percussion.

A Client Is in the Emergency Department Reporting Severe Abdominal