Question

The nurse is preparing to examine a client who is complaining of right lower quadrant abdominal pain. Which actions by the nurse are appropriate in this situation?

1) "It is a little cool in our examination room; may I turn up the thermostat?"
2) "I've been told you are experiencing some pain in the lower right area of your abdomen. I will examine that area first."
3) "I am going to stand on your left side so I can feel your liver better."
4) "I'm going to place this drape over you so you don't feel too exposed during this examination."
5) "I am going to place this pillow behind your head and this pillow under your knees."

Answer 1

The nurse should take appropriate actions when examining a client with right lower quadrant abdominal pain, including ensuring comfort, confirming the location of the pain, standing on the right side for better assessment, providing a drape and pillows for comfort.

Step-by-step explanation:

The nurse should take the following appropriate actions when examining a client who is complaining of right lower quadrant abdominal pain:

1. Ensure a comfortable temperature in the examination room.
2. Confirm the location of the pain and prioritize examination of the affected area.
3. Stand on the client's right side to properly assess the liver and other organs in the right lower quadrant.
4. Provide a drape for the client's comfort and privacy during the examination.
5. Offer pillows for head and knee support to enhance the client's comfort.