Practice Question
The nurse is performing a focuses assessment of the abdomen and uses the following techniques. Which technique is correct?
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Correct Answer:
Inspect the abdomen for asymmetry and masses first.
Rationale:
💎 The correct order of abdominal assessment is inspection → auscultation → percussion → palpation to prevent altering bowel sounds or causing discomfort.
💎 The nurse should first inspect for asymmetry, distention, scars, or visible masses before touching the abdomen.
💎 Early visualization helps identify abnormalities such as hernias or visible peristalsis.
💎 Performing auscultation before palpation prevents stimulating bowel sounds that could lead to inaccurate findings.
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Custom NUR 1100 Final Exam Summer 2025 (Dr Santi)
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- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Fundamentals of Nursing
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