A nurse is assessing a client who is postoperative following a cholecystectomy. Which of the following techniques should the nurse use to assess for peristalsis of the abdomen?

Palpate each of the four quadrants of the abdomen to a depth of 4 cm (1.5 in).

Auscultate each of the four quadrants for 5 min before determining sounds are absent.

Percuss each of the four quadrants of the abdomen.

Inspect each of the four quadrants for abdominal distention.