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Abdomen in supine position Flashcards

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Auscultate abdomen for bowel sounds

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In all 4 quadrants
3 sites in each quadrant

“Active” or “present”

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Inspect abdomen

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Stoop down to look
Contour
Symmetry
Skin characteristics
Pulsations
Demeanor - does look on face change?
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Auscultate over aorta

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Use bell of stethoscope

2 up inches above umbilical cord

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Percuss abdomen

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All 4 quadrants
3 sites per quadrant

Tympany over bowels
Dullness over organs

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Palpate lightly

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Depress 1-2 cm

All 4 quads

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Palpate deep

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5-8 cm

All quads

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NUR 201 Physical Assessment (12 decks)

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