A patient in the emergency department is complaining of left lower abdominal pain.The comprehensive abdominal examination would include,in proper order,which of the following?
A) Inspection, palpation, auscultation
B) Percussion, inspection, auscultation
C) Inspection, palpation, percussion
D) Inspection, auscultation, palpation

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The order of an abdominal examination differs slightly from that of other assessments.Begin with inspection and follow with auscultation.By using auscultation before palpation,the chance of altering the frequency and character of bowel sounds is lessened.

A Patient in the Emergency Department Is Complaining of Left