What is the first step in the assessment of the abdomen?
a. auscultation c. measuring
b. visual inspection d. palpation
B
When assessing the abdomen, the nurse first inspects the abdomen, then auscultates before palpating. Palpating the abdomen before auscultating may cause increased peristaltic activity.
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