You have been called to the side of a confused geriatric patient complaining of abdominal pain. Before palpating the patient's abdomen, you would first:
A) explain to family members why you are feeling the patient's abdomen.
B) find out if the patient has a Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order.
C) inform the patient that you will be pressing on her abdomen.
D) determine if the patient has a history of respiratory disease.
C
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