When percussing over the ribs of a patient,the nurse notes a dull sound.The nurse would:
A) consider this a normal finding.
B) palpate this area for an underlying mass.
C) reposition the hands and attempt to percuss over this area again.
D) consider this an abnormal finding and refer the patient for additional investigation.
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