A client has a potential diagnosis of colon cancer. Which tests do you anticipate the physician will order for the client? The nurse needs to assess a client’s abdomen. To best accomplish this, the...

A client has a potential diagnosis of colon cancer. Which tests do you anticipate the physician will order for the client?

The nurse needs to assess a client’s abdomen. To best accomplish this, the nurse directs the client to lie in which of the following positions?

1. In a semi-Fowler’s position

2. On the right side with knees straight

3. Prone with knees slightly bent

4. Supine with knees flexed