To correctly percuss the abdomen, a nurse places the distal aspect of the middle finger of the nondominant hand against the skin of the abdomen, and the other fingers are spread apart and slightly lifted off the skin. How does the nurse use the fingers of the dominant hand?

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Option C is the correct technique. The description in Option A is incorrect because the tip of the finger is used rather than the pad. The description in option B is incorrect because the distal joint is struck rather than the nail. The description in option D is incorrect because the tip of the middle finger strikes the distal joint.

To Correctly Percuss the Abdomen, a Nurse Places the Distal