The nurse is preparing to assess the client's respiratory system. Rank in order according to how the nurse should proceed. Standard Text: Click and drag the options below to move them up or down
1. Auscultation
2. Inspection
3. Percussion
4. Client survey
5. Palpation
4,2,5,3,1
Rationale 1: The fifth step in physical assessment of the respiratory system is auscultation.
Rationale 2: The second step of respiratory assessment is inspection of the anterior and posterior thorax.
Rationale 3: The fourth step in physical assessment of the respiratory system is percussion of the anterior and posterior thorax.
Rationale 4: The first step in any physical assessment is the client survey.
Rationale 5: The third step in respiratory assessment is palpation of the structures of the anterior and posterior thorax.
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