The nurse is concerned that an abdominal assessment completed by a nursing student includes inaccurate information. The student inspected, palpated, and then auscultated the patient's abdomen during the assessment
What should the nurse explain as the reason for the student's inaccurate information?
1. palpated prior to auscultating
2. inspected prior to palpating
3. inspected prior to auscultating
4. auscultated after inspecting
Correct Answer: 1
Inspection should be completed first. Auscultating after palpation may increase bowel motility and interfere with sound transmission during auscultation. Palpation should be completed last.
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