The nurse is caring for a client who is admitted to the medical-surgical unit for gastrointestinal disorders. While conducting a focused assessment, the nurse prepares to lightly palpate the client's abdomen. Which part of the hand should the nurse use?

Dorsal surface of the hand.

Fingertips and palmer surface of the fingers.

Palmer surface of the fingers.

Finger pads.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

A. The dorsal surface of the hand is used for assessing temperature, not palpation.

B. The fingertips and palmar surface are used for deep palpation, not light palpation.

C. The palmar surface of the fingers can be used, but the finger pads provide more sensitivity for light palpation, especially when assessing the abdomen.

D. Finger pads are the best part of the hand for light palpation as they allow the nurse to assess tenderness and abdominal consistency accurately.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. A closed fist is used for assessing deeper structures, such as kidney tenderness, not the sinuses.

B. The hyperextended middle finger is typically used for indirect percussion, not direct.

C. The palm is not suitable for sinus percussion as it covers a large area and reduces sensitivity.

D. The fingertips of the dominant hand are best for direct percussion of the sinuses to assess for tenderness or fluid accumulation.

A. The client who experienced numbness in the right arm that has resolved after several hours. B. The client whom is a roofer and spends a lot of time outdoors participating in sports with complaints of blistering sunburns C. The client with fair skin complexion and blue eyes D. The client who has worked in the beauty parlor providing pedicures and manicures

Correct Answer is ["B","C","E"]

Explanation

A. Numbness in the arm is not directly linked to skin cancer risk.

B. Outdoor occupations and recreational activities with a history of blistering sunburns increase the risk of skin cancer due to excessive sun exposure.

C. Fair skin, light eyes, and light hair increase susceptibility to skin cancer, especially with UV exposure.

D. Working in a beauty salon is not associated with a higher risk of skin cancer.

E. Smoking is linked to an increased risk of squamous cell carcinoma, a type of skin cancer.

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The nurse is caring for a client who is admitted to the medical-surgical unit for gastrointestinal disorders. While conducting a focused assessment, the nurse prepares to lightly palpate the client's abdomen. Which part of the hand should the nurse use?

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