The Nurse Is Preparing to Assess a Patient with a Suspected

The nurse is preparing to assess a patient with a suspected abdominal mass. Which techniques should the nurse use for this assessment?

A) Shine a light source across the abdomen.
B) Inspect by standing beside the patient.
C) Inspect from the patient's right side.
D) Inspect for symmetry and visible peristalsis.
E) Ask the patient to deep-breathe and inspect.