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Role Playing And Simulation Exercise Analysis

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Two recommendations for enhancing the nurse’s competency in performing a thorough focused abdominal assessment including partnering the nurses with an experienced preceptor or having the nurses engage in clinical simulation exercises. A preceptor can provide the nurse’s guidance, support, and immediate feedback to promote achievement of competent physical assessment skills. For example, a preceptor can assess the nurse’s ability to correctly perform an abdominal assessment starting with a visual inspection, auscultation, palpitation, and then percussion to prevent stimulation of peristalsis. In addition, role-playing and simulation exercises can be used in various settings to allow nurses to master content (e.g., focused physical exam) in a
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