PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT OF THE ABDOMEN IN ADULTS: PERFORMING

Course overview

To perform a physical assessment of the abdomen, the clinician interviews the patient and/or family to identify signs and symptoms that may be the result of abnormalities within the abdominal space, and then performs abdominal inspection, auscultation, percussion, and palpation. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of how to perform physical assessment of the abdomen in adults. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.