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    HESI RN HEALTH ASSESSMENT PROCTORED EXAM

    The nurse completes percussion of the abdomen on an adult client. Which finding is considered normal?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. Absolute dullness: This typically indicates fluid or a mass in the abdomen and is not a normal finding.B. Absent sounds: Complete absence of bowel sounds can be a sign of an obstruction or ileus.C. Pain: Pain during percussion suggests inflammation or irritation in the underlying organs.D. Musical and drum like sounds: These are normal bowel sounds produced by gas and fluid movement within the intestines.

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