When percussing over the liver of a patient, the nurse observes a dull sound.The nurse should:
A) Consider this a normal finding.
B) Palpate this area for an underlying mass.
C) Reposition the hands, and attempt to percuss in this area again.
D) Consider this an abnormal finding and refer the patient for additional treatment.
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Q20: The nurse would use bimanual palpation technique
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