Abdominal palpation reveals hard

Assignment Help Science

Reference no: EM133820656

Question

A nurse is preparing to auscultate fetal heart tones in a pregnant client. Abdominal palpation reveals a hard, round mass under the left side of the rib cage; a softer, round mass just above the symphysis pubis; small, irregular shapes in the right side of the abdomen; and a long, firm mass on the left side of the abdomen. Based on these findings, where is the best place to auscultate fetal heart tones? left upper abdominal quadrant right upper abdominal quadrant right lower abdominal quadrant left lower abdominal quadrantWhen auscultating the heart sounds of a client who's 34 weeks pregnant, the nurse detects a systolic ejection murmur. Which action should the nurse take? Explain that this finding may indicate a cardiac disorder. Document the finding, which is normal during pregnancy. Contact the client's primary health care provider. Consult with a cardiologist.

Reference no: EM133820656

Questions Cloud

Alternative medicine to treat their chronic headaches : A nurse is conducting a health history and asks the patient about the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) to treat their chronic headaches.

Pediatric clinic for evaluation of continuous : A 14-year-old female presents to the pediatric clinic for evaluation of continuous vaginal bleeding x 3weeks.

Primigravida client sent from health care provider office : The obstetric nurse is performing a nonstress test on a 30 week primigravida client sent from a health care provider's office.

Multifaceted health conditions : Throughout this course on complex nursing care, I have gained valuable insights into managing patients with multifaceted health conditions.

Abdominal palpation reveals hard : A nurse is preparing to auscultate fetal heart tones in a pregnant client. Abdominal palpation reveals a hard, round mass under the left side of the rib cage

About quantity and types of exercise during pregnancy : A client who's 4 months pregnant asks the nurse about quantity and types of exercise during pregnancy.

Health care provider orders indirect coombs test : After determining that a pregnant client is Rh-negative, a health care provider orders an indirect Coombs' test.

Developing teaching plan for primigravid client : A nurse is developing a teaching plan for a primigravid client who's 2 months pregnant.

Clients prenatal history : A nurse is reviewing a client's prenatal history. Which finding indicates a genetic risk factor? The client has a history of preterm labor at 32 weeks' gestatio

User Account

All Pages