The nurse is performing an abdominal assessment on a client.During the focused interview,the client stated that he had been experiencing some abdominal pain.As the nurse assesses the client,which of the following behaviors indicates that the client may be experiencing pain or anxiety during the examination?

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An increased respiratory rate (A), moving away from the nurse's hands (B), grimacing (C), and pulling knees toward the stomach (D) are all behaviors that can indicate pain or anxiety during an examination. These responses suggest discomfort or an attempt to protect the area of pain.

The Nurse Is Performing an Abdominal Assessment on a Client