Q1: The nurse performs an abdominal exam. Which sequence demonstrates correct assessment order?

Q2: The nurse is going to assess the abdomen of an adult client. What should be done first?

Q3: For which time period would the nurse conclude that the client had no bowel sounds?

Q4: During palpation of the abdomen, the client reports pain in the right lower quadrant. The nurse interprets that this finding could indicate a problem with which of these structures?

Q5: A nurse auscultates the abdomen and hears high-pitched, rushing, tinkling sounds. The patient reports cramping. Which condition is most consistent with these findings?