When assessing the gastrointestinal system, the order of assessment progresses in which of the following?
a. Inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation
b. Palpation, percussion, inspection, auscultation
c. Inspection, auscultation, percussion, palpation
d. Palpation, inspection, auscultation, percussion
C
To prevent stimulation of gastrointestinal activity, the order for the assessment should be inspection, auscultation, percussion, and palpation.
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