MC The normal sequence of the physical examination should be
A. Palpation, percussion, inspection, auscultation.
B. Inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation.
C. Percussion, auscultation, palpation, inspection.
D. Auscultation, palpation, percussion, inspection.
B
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