The nurse is performing an abdominal assessment.The technique is appropriate if the nurse uses which method?

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The nurse lightly palpates the abdomen to determine any painful or tender areas so the patient does not worry about the nurse aggravating the pain and the nurse can conduct a comprehensive abdominal assessment.Assessing painful areas first can terminate the assessment if the assessment exacerbates patient pain.Auscultating for 5 minutes is excessive.The nurse positions the patient with arms at the side and knees flexed to facilitate relaxation of the abdominal wall.

The Nurse Is Performing an Abdominal Assessment