The parent of a 4-year-old brings the child to the clinic and tells the nurse the child’s abdomen is
The parent of a 4-year-old brings the child to the clinic and tells the nurse the child’s abdomen is distended. After a complete examination, a diagnosis of Wilms tumor is suspected. Which of the following is most important when doing a physical examination on this child? 1. Avoid palpation of the abdomen. 2. Assess the urine for the presence of blood. 3. Monitor vital signs, especially the blood pressure. 4. Obtain an accurate height and weight.]

