The recommended sequence of the components of an abdominal examination is inspection followed by
a. palpation, percussion, and auscultation. c. percussion, auscultation, and palpation.
b. auscultation, palpation, and percussion. d. auscultation, percussion, and palpation.
D
The order of abdominal examination is a departure from the usual examination sequence of inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation. After inspection, the abdomen is auscultated next. This is done because palpation and percussion can increase peristalsis, which would give a false interpretation of bowel sounds. Therefore, the recommended sequence for an abdominal examination is inspection, auscultation, percussion, and palpation.
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