You Are Completing a General Physical Examination on Mr

question 13

Multiple Choice

You are completing a general physical examination on Mr. Rock, a 39-year-old man with complaints of constipation. When examining a patient with tense abdominal musculature, a helpful technique is to have the patient:

• A) hold his or her breath.
• B) sit upright.
• C) flex his or her knees.
• D) raise his or her head off the pillow.

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