Posted: November 14th, 2017

While caring for a client, the nurse notes a pulsating mass in the client’s periumbilical area. Which of the following assessments is appropriate for the nurse to perform?

While caring for a client, the nurse notes a pulsating mass in the client’s periumbilical area. Which of the following assessments is appropriate for the nurse to perform?

A. Measure the length of the mass
B. Auscultate the mass
C. Percuss the mass
D. Palpate the mass