The nurse is performing an abdominal assessment and has just completed auscultation. Which technique would the nurse correctly choose to use next in this assessment?
1. Percussion.
2. Palpation.
3. Transillumination.
4. Auscultation.
Correct Answer: 1
The sequence for abdominal assessment is inspection, auscultation, percussion, and palpation. Percussion and palpation could alter the natural sounds of the abdomen; therefore, it is important to auscultate before performing palpation and percussion.
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