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skill 2-7
Assessing the abdomen
(continued)
Comments
Excellent
Satisfactory
Needs practice
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Checklists for Clinical Nursing Skills by Louise Sparkes, Jennifer Bassett and Elisabeth Jacob.
17.
If the patient reports pain, assess for rebound
tenderness last by pressing deeply and gently into
the abdomen with your hand and fingers pointing
downwards and then withdrawing your hand rapidly.
18. Assist the patient in replacing the gown and then assist
them into a position of comfort.
19. Remove used PPE/equipment and dispose of them in the
appropriate receptacle.
20. Perform hand hygiene.
21. Document your assessment findings on the patient’s chart
and make any necessary referrals. Report any abnormal
results to a senior nurse, medical officer or endorsed
nurse practitioner immediately.
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