Checklists for Clinical Nursing Skills

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skill 2-7 Assessing the abdomen (continued)

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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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