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George Koudsieh
on Oct 31, 2024
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The nurse would use bimanual palpation technique in which situation?
A) Palpating the thorax of an infant
B) Palpating the kidneys and uterus
C) Assessing pulsations and vibrations
D) Assessing the presence of tenderness and pain
Bimanual Palpation
A physical examination technique using both hands to feel organs or masses on opposite sides of the body or structure.
Palpating Kidneys
The act of examining the kidneys by touch, typically to detect abnormalities or assess their condition.
Uterus
A muscular organ located in the female pelvis that supports and nurtures a developing fetus during pregnancy.
- Gain an understanding of the essential techniques used in physical evaluation, such as inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation, and their respective goals.
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Learning Objectives
- Gain an understanding of the essential techniques used in physical evaluation, such as inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation, and their respective goals.