A nurse is conducting the Weber's test on a client. Which of the following is an appropriate action for the nurse to take?

D. Auscultating bowel sounds is a non-invasive assessment that can provide important information about the functioning of the gastrointestinal system. It is typically done before palpation because palpation can alter bowel sounds and affect the accuracy of the assessment.
A. While pain relief is important, administering pain medication before a thorough assessment can mask symptoms and make diagnosis more difficult. Pain medication should be provided after an initial assessment and once a clearer understanding of the underlying issue is obtained.
B. Palpating the abdomen is a crucial part of the physical examination, especially when assessing abdominal pain. However, it should not be the first step. Before palpation, the nurse needs to gather more information through less invasive assessments to avoid causing additional discomfort or complications.
C. Administering an antiemetic can help alleviate nausea and vomiting, but similar to pain medication, it should not be done before a thorough assessment. The underlying cause of the symptoms needs to be identified first to ensure that the treatment provided is appropriate and does not obscure important diagnostic signs.

C. Wearing a mask when working within close proximity to the client helps prevent the transmission of respiratory droplets containing the influenza virus. This is especially important when providing direct care to the client, such as during assessments or procedures.
A. Metronidazole is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections, not viral infections like influenza. Administering metronidazole would not prevent the spread of influenza.
B. Protective eyewear is typically used to prevent exposure to bloodborne pathogens or other bodily fluids that could splash into the eyes. In the case of influenza, the primary mode of transmission is through respiratory droplets, so protective eyewear is not necessary for preventing its spread.
D. Negative airflow rooms are typically used for clients with airborne infections, such as tuberculosis, where there is a risk of droplet nuclei remaining suspended in the air for prolonged periods. Influenza is primarily spread through respiratory droplets and does not require negative airflow isolation.