Reduction of Risk PotentialQuestion 2363 of 2368
During abdominal inspection, the nurse sees a pulsatile mass. Which action is appropriate?
- Avoid deep palpation of the abdomen
- Palpate deeply to measure the size of the mass
- Press firmly in all four quadrants to check for tenderness
- Ask the client to cough while pressing on the mass
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Correct answer: Avoid deep palpation of the abdomen
Pulsatile masses and other signs of an abdominal problem make deep palpation unsafe because of the risk of injury.
Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Elimination: Bowel Elimination Assessment. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Reduction of Risk Potential"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026