The nurse is performing an abdominal assessment on the client. Rank the assessment steps in the order in which they should occur.1. Percuss the abdomen.2. Visualize the quadrants of the abdomen.3. Palpate the abdomen.4. Auscultate the abdomen.5. Encourage the client to void.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
5, 2, 4, 1, and 3
1: The fourth step is for the nurse to percuss the abdomen.
2: The second step is for the nurse to visualize the quadrants of the client's abdomen.
3: The fifth step is for the nurse to palpate the abdomen.
4: The third step is for the nurse to auscultate the abdomen.
5: The first step is for the nurse to encourage the client to void prior to the abdominal assessment
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