The Nurse Is Preparing to Perform an Abdominal Examination

The nurse is preparing to perform an abdominal examination. For which reason will the nurse perform auscultation before palpation and percussion?

A) Palpation will alter or stimulate bowel sounds.
B) Percussion is painful and makes auscultation difficult.
C) Auscultation is expected and will relax the patient.
D) Inspection is normally followed by auscultation.