Which physical assessment technique will the nurse omit when caring for a 2-year-old diagnosed with Wilms' tumor?
A) Performing range-of-motion exercises on lower extremities
B) Palpating the abdomen
C) Assessing for bowel sounds
D) Percussing ankle and knee reflexes

Question

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Palpation of the abdomen could disturb the tumor and cause the malignancy to spread.

Which Physical Assessment Technique Will the Nurse Omit When Caring