The order for the five basic techniques of physical examination is the same in all regions of the body except the abdomen. What is the proper order of the techniques for examining all regions except the abdomen?
1. palpation, inspection, auscultation, percussion
2. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation
3. inspection, palpation auscultation percussion
4. percussion, palpation, inspection, auscultation
ANS: 2
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