The nurse is performing an abdominal assessment.After percussing the abdomen,the nurse notes that the liver span is approximately 9 centimeters.Which of the following ways is an appropriate way to document this finding?

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A liver span of 9 centimeters is within the normal range for adults and does not indicate hepatomegaly, ascites, or any connection to a recent diagnosis of chronic bronchitis. Therefore, the appropriate way to document this finding is to state that it is a normal finding.

The Nurse Is Performing an Abdominal Assessment