The Palpation Technique of Ballottement Is Employed to

question 10

Multiple Choice

The palpation technique of ballottement is employed to

• A) examine the amount of fluid in the abdominal cavity.
• B) locate an organ or mass by displacing the fluid in the abdominal cavity.
• C) determine the source of fluid in the abdominal cavity.
• D) displace the fluid in the abdomen to prevent pressure on enlarged organs.

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