What assessment technique requires the tapping of one's fingers against a client's abdomen?
A) Palpation
B) Percussion
C) Auscultation
D) Inspection

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Percussion involves tapping on a surface to determine the underlying structure's density. In the context of a medical examination, it is used to assess the abdomen by tapping to listen for sounds that indicate the presence of fluid, air, or solid masses.

What Assessment Technique Requires the Tapping of One's Fingers Against