Case Study Abdominal Assessment Study Guide Questions And Correct Answers

The nurse's goal in palpating the client's abdomen is to screen for any masses or tenderness. To achieve this goal, what action should the nurse take first? {Ans: Lightly palpate the abdominal surface. Light palpation allows the nurse to screen the abdomen for any obvious masses or tenderness before applying deeper palpation that may cause pain or rigidity.}Fifteen minutes after receiving the antiemetic, Mrs. McElroy stops vomiting, appears relaxed, and denies further nausea. She states that she is comfortable enough for the nurse to begin the admission assessment and asks that the nurse call her Claudine. The nurse begins the client interview, focusing on the gastrointestinal system. For the nurse to learn about Claudine's bowel patterns, which questions are most important to ask Claudine? {Ans: Do you take any prescription or over-the-counter medications? Medications can cause adverse GI effects. Have you noticed any change in your stool pattern? Changes in bowel habits can be due to various etiologies, such as diet, stress, activity and medications. Do you have any difficulty with defecation? To fully assess the client's bowel patterns, it is essential to obtain information related to any difficulty with defecation, such as straining or pain. Do you