When Using the Bimanual Technique for Palpating the Abdomen, You

question 7

Multiple Choice

When using the bimanual technique for palpating the abdomen, you should:

• A) push down with the bottom hand and the other hand on top.
• B) push down with the top hand and concentrate on sensation with the bottom hand.
• C) place the hands side by side and push equally.
• D) place one hand anteriorly and the other hand posteriorly, squeezing the hands together.

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