If the Physician Is Evaluating Thoracic Expansion, Percussing the Kidneys

question 16

Multiple Choice

If the physician is evaluating thoracic expansion, percussing the kidneys, and inspecting the skin for lesions, the patient is in which position?

• A) Patient seated and facing examiner
• B) Patient seated and facing away from examiner with back exposed
• C) Patient standing
• D) Patient supine with chest exposed

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