The nurse completing a physical assessment for a newly admitted male patient is unable to feel either kidney on palpation.Which action should the nurse take next?

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The kidneys are protected by the abdominal organs,ribs,and muscles of the back,and may not be palpable under normal circumstances,so no action except to document the assessment information is needed.Asking about a recent sore throat,checking for hematuria,or obtaining a renal ultrasound may be appropriate when assessing for renal problems for some patients,but there is nothing in the question stem to indicate that they are appropriate for this patient.

The Nurse Completing a Physical Assessment for a Newly Admitted