A 28-year-old woman has severe lower quadrant abdominal pain. When assessing her abdomen, you should:
A) ask her where the pain is located and palpate that area first.
B) ask her where the pain is located and palpate that area last.
C) auscultate for bowel sounds for approximately 2 to 5 minutes.
D) encourage the patient to lie supine with her legs fully extended.
Answer: B) ask her where the pain is located and palpate that area last.
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