After completing the focused history for a patient admitted with acute abdominal pain, which of the following should the nurse do to continue with the assessment?
1. auscultate for bowel sounds
2. percuss for abdominal tones
3. palpate for abdominal masses
4. inspect the abdomen
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Rationale: A focused abdominal assessment should begin with inspection, followed by auscultation, percussion, and palpation. During inspection, the abdomen should be examined for abnormal contour, alteration in skin, pulsations, and peristalsis. The nurse should not begin the abdominal assessment with auscultation, percussion, or palpation.
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