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Inspection: Observe the chest wall movement and effort of breathing. Palpation: Assess for tenderness and symmetric chest expansion. Percussion: Evaluate for areas of dullness or hyperresonance. Auscultation: Listen for breath sounds, wheezes, crackles, or rubs. Abdominal Examination: Inspection: Look for distension, scars, or visible pulsations. Auscultation: Listen for bowel sounds and bruits. Percussion: Assess for tympany or dullness. Palpation: Check for tenderness, masses, or orga...