To Assess for Liver Enlargement in the Obese Person, You

question 3

Multiple Choice

To assess for liver enlargement in the obese person, you should:

• A) use the hook method.
• B) have the patient lean over at the waist.
• C) auscultate using the scratch technique.
• D) attempt palpation during deep exhalation.

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