Select the primary rationale for the order in which you perform palpation, percussion, auscultation, and inspection of the abdomen
1. Manipulation of the abdomen may affect bowel sounds.
2. Percussion causes pain that increases bowel sounds.
3. Palpation before auscultation identifies tender areas.
4. Auscultation will reveal areas to palpate.
ANS: 1
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