When conducting the abdominal examination, after you inspect, you proceed next to
A)percussion.
B)deep palpation.
C)the rectal examination.
D)auscultation.
E)light palpation.

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Auscultation precedes palpation or percussion of the abdomen because these techniques can stimulate peristalsis, which may alter the correct assessment of abdominal sounds. The rectal examination is performed at a point after a full abdominal examination is completed.

When Conducting the Abdominal Examination, After You Inspect, You Proceed