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The nurse is assigned to monitor the abdominal girth of a client with ascites. To ensure accurate assessment findings, which of the following assessment techniques should the nurse utilize?

Measure the abdominal girth at the level of the umbilicus
Measure the abdominal girth before the first meal of the day
Abdominal girth is measured after voiding the first urine
Abdominal girth is measured while asking the client to hold her breath

Explanation

Answer: A - The most effective technique to ensure accurate measurements of the abdominal girth is to obtain measurements at the same site, usually at the level of the umbilicus. The other options are not correct.

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