Inspection of the Abdomen Should Begin with the Patient Supine

question 49

Multiple Choice

Inspection of the abdomen should begin with the patient supine and the examiner

• A)seated on the patient's right side.
• B)standing at the foot of the table.
• C)standing at the patient's left.
• D)walking around the table.
• E)seated on the patient's left side.

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