A patient in the emergency department is reporting left lower abdominal pain. Which proper order will the nurse follow to perform the comprehensive abdominal examination?

A) Percussion, palpation, auscultation
B) Percussion, auscultation, palpation
C) Inspection, palpation, auscultation
D) Inspection, auscultation, palpation

Comprehensive Abdominal Examination

A thorough assessment of the abdomen conducted by healthcare professionals to evaluate for signs of diseases or conditions affecting the digestive system and other abdominal organs.

Percussion

Method of physical examination whereby the location, size, and density of a body part is determined by the tone obtained from the striking of short, sharp taps of the fingers.

Palpation

The method of examining the body by touch, especially for medical purposes.