When performing an abdominal assessment, the nurse uses a different order of techniques than with other systems. Which of the following represents this order?
A) Palpation, percussion, inspection, auscultation
B) Percussion, auscultation, inspection, palpation
C) Inspection, auscultation, percussion, palpation
D) Inspection, percussion, auscultation, palpation
C
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