When assessing a patient's abdomen, which of the following techniques will provide you with the LEAST amount of information?
A. Gentle palpation of all quadrants
B. Assessing for aortic pulsations
C. Visualization for ecchymosis
D. Auscultation of bowel sounds
Answer: D. Auscultation of bowel sounds
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