➤ When should palpation be delayed or modified in a patient with abdominal pain?
In cases of suspected peritonitis, blunt abdominal trauma, or severe pain with involuntary guarding, defer deep palpation and seek urgent imaging or surgical evaluation. Perform gentle external observation and auscultation only. Stabilize the patient, provide analgesia as appropriate, and involve senior clinicians before attempting detailed palpation to avoid worsening injury or provoking pain.
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