While percussing over the liver of a patient, the nurse notices a dull sound. What should the nurse do?
A) Consider this a normal finding.
B) Palpate this area for an underlying mass.
C) Reposition the hands, and attempt to percuss in this area again.
D) Consider this finding as abnormal, and refer the patient for additional treatment.
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