The nurse is preparing to assess a client's abdomen. Place the sequence for an abdominal assessment is the correct order.1: Percussion.2: Palpation.3: Auscultation.4: Inspection.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
4, 3, 1, and 2
1: Percussion is the third step taken during an abdominal assessment.
2: Palpation is the last step taken during an abdominal assessment.
3: Auscultation is the second step taken during an abdominal assessment.
4: Inspection is the first step taken during an abdominal assessment.
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