When assessing a patient's abdomen, which sequence should the nurse use?
Correct answer: A. Inspection, auscultation, percussion, palpation
- A. Inspection, auscultation, percussion, palpation
- B. Auscultation, inspection, palpation, percussion
- C. Palpation, percussion, inspection, auscultation
- D. Percussion, palpation, auscultation, inspection
Explanation
The abdomen is inspected first, then auscultated before percussion and palpation. Touching the abdomen earlier can alter bowel sounds and may increase guarding or discomfort.
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