The student nurse is preparing to assess the client while the more experienced nurse assists.Prior to the physical assessment,the client indicates that he has been experiencing severe left lower quadrant pain.Which of the following statements by the student nurse indicates that the student nurse requires further education prior to performing this part of the assessment?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Percussion and palpation should not be performed first if the client is experiencing severe pain in that area. Auscultation should be done first to assess for any bowel sounds and then further assessment can be done depending on the findings. The student nurse needs further education on the proper sequence of assessment for a client experiencing severe pain.

The Student Nurse Is Preparing to Assess the Client While