The recommended sequence for conducting assessment procedures is to progress from
a. one side to the other. c. anterior to posterior.
b. the extremities to the trunk. d. the least intrusive to the most intrusive.
D
A good rule of thumb to follow when sequencing assessment procedures, particularly palpation, is to progress from the least intrusive to the most intrusive. That is, assessment that may cause discomfort should be performed last in order to prevent anxiety, fear, and muscle guarding, which could affect assessment findings. There are no other recommendations for sequencing assessment procedures (as in options "a," "b," and "c") besides least intrusive to most intrusive.
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