The nurse encourages the client to "relax and take a deep,slow breath" in order to prepare for a palpating assessment of the abdomen.The primary reason for this is to:

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Before palpation,help the client relax and be comfortable because muscle tension during palpation impairs effective assessment.To promote relaxation,have the client take slow,deep breaths and place the arms along the side of the body.While the other options may be reasonable,they are not the primary reason for encouraging the client to relax.

The Nurse Encourages the Client to "Relax and Take a Deep,slow