Multiple Choice
Which principles apply when performing a focused assessment of the abdomen? Select all that apply.
A) Ask the patient to empty bladder prior to the assessment.
B) Follow the assessment sequence of inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation.
C) Position the patient in the supine position, with knees slightly flexed.
D) Begin palpating with light pressure to detect surface characteristics, and move to deep palpation.
E) Examine painful areas first to minimize discomfort.
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