The nurse is preparing to perform an abdominal assessment on a client with suspected cholecystitis.In what sequence does the nurse palpate the client's abdomen?

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The client with cholecystitis will report pain in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen.Tender or painful areas should be palpated last to prevent the client from tensing his or her abdominal muscles because of pain,thereby making the examination more difficult.All quadrants should be palpated.Palpation is an important assessment tool that should not be deferred for this client.

The Nurse Is Preparing to Perform an Abdominal Assessment on a Client