A nurse is preparing to perform an abdominal assessment on a client. Identify the sequence of steps the nurse should take to conduct the assessment. 1) Auscultate the abdomen for bowel sounds. 2) Inspect the abdomen for skin integrity. 3) Ask if the client has abdominal pain. 4) Palpate the abdomen lightly for tenderness. 5) Percuss the abdomen in each of the four quadrants.