A nurse is conducting an abdominal assessment. What is the rationale for palpating the abdomen last in the sequence when conducting an abdominal assessment?
A) It is the most painful assessment method
B) It is the most embarrassing assessment method
C) To allow time for the examiner's hands to warm
D) It disturbs normal peristalsis and bowel motility
Ans: D
The sequence for abdominal assessment is inspection, auscultation, percussion, and palpation. Inspection and auscultation are performed before palpation because palpation may disturb normal peristalsis and bowel motility.
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