The main reason auscultation precedes percussion and palpation of the abdomen is to:
A) determine areas of tenderness.
B) prevent distortion of bowel sounds.
C) allow the patient more time to relax,and therefore be more comfortable with the physical examination.
D) prevent distortion of vascular sounds,such as bruits and hums.
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