During physical assessment of the urinary system, the nurse a

During physical assessment of the urinary system, the nurse a. performs fist percussion to detect tenderness in the flank area. b. expects a dull percussion sound when 100 mL of urine is present in the bladder. c. percusses above the symphysis pubis to determine the level of urine in the bladder. d. palpates the lower pole of the right kidney as a smooth mass that descends on expiration. Cain Illing 21