The nurse is performing an abdominal assessment on a client who had been previously diagnosed with cirrhosis. The nurse inspected the client's abdomen and notes ascites. Based on this data, which interventions will the nurse perform next? Select all that apply.
A) Obtain stool specimen for occult blood.
B) Measure the client's abdominal girth.
C) Obtain stool specimen for culture and sensitivity.
D) Bilateral leg measurements.
E) Percuss the abdomen at midline.
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