Posted: November 20th, 2017

Patient complaining of abdominal pain during assessment.

Your patient is complaining of abdominal pain during assessment. What is your priority?

1. Auscultate to determine changes in bowel sounds.
2. Observe the contour of the abdomen.
3. Palpate the abdomen for a mass.
4. Percuss the abdomen to determine if fluid is present.