Question

The nurse is performing a physical examination of a client by placing the left hand on the back and supporting the client's right side between the rib cage and the iliac crest. which physical assessment maneuver is the nurse performing on this client?

Answer 1

The nurse is performing the palpation physical assessment maneuver on the client. During this process, the nurse places the left hand behind and supports the client's right side between the ribcage and the iliac crest.