The Nurse Is Checking for Costovertebral Angle Tenderness

The nurse is checking for costovertebral angle tenderness. Which technique would the nurse use?

A) Place one palm flat on the 12th rib and spine, on the back.
B) Apply the scanner above the symphysis pubis.
C) Gently percuss the bladder midline abdomen.
D) Calibrate the refractometer before using.