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The Nurse Is Assessing an Anxious-Appearing Client Who Is Experiencing

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The nurse is assessing an anxious-appearing client who is experiencing abdominal pain.The nurse should use which of the following techniques to put the client at ease when assessing the client's abdomen?


A) Palpate known painful areas first.
B) Touch each area lightly before applying deeper palpation.
C) Perform the exam as quickly as possible.
D) Refrain from conversation during the assessment.

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