The nurse is assessing a patient who is admitted with abdominal pain.To detect abdominal masses,the nurse:

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The nurse looks for any obvious abdominal masses,which are best seen on deep inspiration.Pulsations,if they are seen,usually originate from the aorta.The nurse observes for pigmentation of skin (jaundice),lesions,discolorations,old or new scars,and vascular and hair patterns that may indicate general nutrition and hydration status,not masses.Abdominal distention,particularly in the presence of pain,should always be investigated because it usually indicates trapped air or fluid within the abdominal cavity.

The Nurse Is Assessing a Patient Who Is Admitted with Abdominal