Got a patient presenting with abdominal pain? Today's #AssessmentClips will guide you through assessing the abdomen as part of a comprehensive or focused exam if your patient is experiencing abdominal issues like pain, nausea, or changes to bowel patterns.
Supplies needed for the abdominal assessment include drapes, a stethoscope with a diaphragm and bell, gloves, a measuring tape, a washable skin marker, and a good source of light.
Before beginning, ask your patient to empty their bladder. Then prepare for the abdominal assessment by properly draping your client. Remember to keep your client covered and only expose areas of their body as needed to perform your assessment.
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