Which of the following techniques should the nurse use to assess the flank area of a client with pyelonephritis for tenderness?
A)Push gently into the two lowest intercostal spaces.
B)Palpate along both sides of the lumbar vertebral column.
C)Position one hand flat at the costovertebral angle (CVA) and strike it with the other fist.
D)Use two fingers to percuss the area between the iliac crest and ribs along the midaxillary line.

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Checking for flank pain is best performed by percussion of the CVA and asking about pain. The other techniques would not assess for flank pain.

Which of the Following Techniques Should the Nurse Use to Assess