The nurse is preparing to examine a client who is complaining of right lower quadrant abdominal pain. Which actions by the nurse are appropriate in this situation?
A) "It is a little cool in our examination room; may I turn up the thermostat?"
B) "I've been told you are experiencing some pain in the lower right area of your abdomen. I will examine that area first."
C) "I am going to stand on your left side so I can feel your liver better."
D) "I'm going to place this drape over you so you don't feel too exposed during this examination."
E) "I am going to place this pillow behind your head and this pillow under your knees."
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