The Nurse Is Preparing to Assess a Client Who Has

The nurse is preparing to assess a client who has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) .The client is currently experiencing difficulty breathing.Before palpating the client's abdomen,which action is appropriate by the nurse?

A) Administering 6 L of oxygen to the client
B) Having the client remain upright
C) Placing the client in a modified Sims position
D) Asking the client to bend over a table