Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 94%
Simulated
A nurse is preparing to perform an abdominal assessment on a child. Identify the sequence the nurse should follow.
Correct answer
C,B,A,D
Rationale
The correct sequence is Inspection, Auscultation, Superficial palpation, Deep palpation. Inspection is first to observe without discomfort, followed by auscultation to assess baseline bowel sounds before palpation alters them. Superficial palpation assesses tenderness gently, and deep palpation is last to minimize discomfort.