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Kenzie Gilmore
on Oct 12, 2024
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A teenaged female patient reports intermittent abdominal pain that has lasted 12 hours.No dysuria is present.During an abdominal assessment,what should the nurse do?
A) Recommend that the patient take more laxatives.
B) Ask the patient about the colour of her stools.
C) Avoid sexual references such as possible pregnancy.
D) Palpate first the spots that are most tender.
Dysuria
The medical term for painful or difficult urination, often indicating an underlying urinary tract infection or other health issue.
Abdominal Assessment
A thorough examination of the abdomen to check for signs of disease or abnormalities.
Intermittent Abdominal Pain
Recurring stomach pain that comes and goes, which may indicate various health issues.
- Pinpoint suitable physical examination tactics in relation to the patient's age, clinical condition, and the symptoms they are presenting with.
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Learning Objectives
- Pinpoint suitable physical examination tactics in relation to the patient's age, clinical condition, and the symptoms they are presenting with.
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