Prioritize the Order of Performing the Physical Examination of the Abdomen

question 7

Short Answer

Prioritize the order of performing the physical examination of the abdomen in a client with bowel disorder. (Enter the number of each step in the proper sequence; do not use commas or spaces.)
A) Inspection
B) Palpation
C) Percussion
D) Auscultation

• A) Inspection
• B) Palpation
• C) Percussion
• D) Auscultation

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