What is being assessed when auscultating the gastrointestinal system?
1. Changes in the abdominal appearance
2. Presence or absence of bowel sounds
3. Distension as well as spleen and liver size
4. Presence of a hernia
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1. A visual inspection is done or this.
2. Auscultation allows the examiner to assess the bowel sounds and assess for any changes that may occur in the bowel sounds due to a GI problem.
3. Palpation assesses the distension and size.
4. Presence of a hernia is detected with palpation and a visual inspection.
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