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When Assessing a Patient's Abdomen, the Nurse Notes Frequent Pulsations

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When assessing a patient's abdomen, the nurse notes frequent pulsations in the epigastric region. What action should the nurse take?


A) document the findings as hyperactive bowel sounds
B) review the patient's medical records for signs and symptoms of cirrhosis, which may indicate ascites
C) note the time when the patient last voided
D) notify the physician about the findings

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