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Highlight (J) Strikethrough (W) Calculator Note Mark for A nurse is assessing the abdomen of a client who reports intermittent gastric pain. Identify the sequence of steps the nurse should-take to conduct the assessment. (Move the steps into the box on the right, placing them in the order of performance. Use all the steps.) Observe the abdomen for symmetry, contour, and movement. Percuss the abdomen in each of the four quadrants. Auscultate the abdomen for bowel sounds. Ask the client about the onset, severity, and characteristics of the gastric pain. Palpate the abdomen lightly to check for tenderness.