Abnormalities detected on inspection provide clues to intra. Palpate the painful areas last. How To Palpate The Abdomen During An Abdominal Exam Medmastery Assessing your patients abdomen can provide critical information about his internal organs. . Inspection auscultation percussion and palpation. Auscultate over at least two positions on the abdomen to assess bowel sounds. The nurse is planning to assess the abdomen of an adult male client. The abdomen is visualized to determine its size contour symmetry and the presence of any lesions. The examiner should first observe the anxious patient and have him or her calm down enough to assess any evidence of tenderness prior to initiation of auscultation and palpation. SUMMARY OF ASSESSMENT TECHNIQUES FOR ABDOMINAL ASSESSMENT INSPECTION Instruct client to void prior the start of procedure. Inspection consists of visual examination of the abdomen with note made