A nurse is performing a physical assessment for a 13 -year-old adolescent. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? geoquad Observe abdominal movement to determine the respiratory rate. geoquad Use the FACES scale to assess pain. geoquad Auscultate the abdomen for at least 1 min if bowel sounds are absent. geoquad Have the child bend forward at the waist and check for asymmetry of the scapula.
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