Which assessment maneuver does the nurse perform first when assessing the renal system at the same time as the abdomen?

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Auscultation precedes percussion and palpation because the nurse needs to auscultate for abdominal bruits before performing palpation or percussion of the abdominal and renal components of a physical assessment.Also,palpation and percussion can change bowel sounds.Renal palpation is often done by the advanced practice nurse.

Which Assessment Maneuver Does the Nurse Perform First When Assessing