The primary reason for encouraging a client to urinate before beginnin

The primary reason for encouraging a client to urinate before beginning a physical examination is:

1. It avoids stimulation of the bladder during palpation or percussion of the abdo-men
2. It minimizes the possibility of urinary incontinence caused by embarrassment or awkward positioning
3. A full bladder can hinder the examination of the client’s abdominal, genitalia, and rectal areas
4. Voiding before the examination will encourage the client to relax, thus facilitating the assessment

ANSWER

ANS: 3
An empty bladder and bowel facilitate examination of the abdomen, genitalia, and rectum. The remaining options may be plausible reasons, but they are not the primary one.