The nurse is performing an initial physical assessment on a client.Which sequence does the nurse apply to correctly assess a client's abdomen?
A)Inspection, palpation, and auscultation
B)Palpation, inspection, and auscultation
C)Palpation, auscultation, and inspection
D)Inspection, auscultation, and palpation

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The correct sequence for abdominal assessment is inspection, auscultation, and palpation. This order is important because palpation can alter bowel sounds, so auscultation should be performed before any palpation.

The Nurse Is Performing an Initial Physical Assessment on a Client.Which