You Are Completing a General Physical Examination on Mr

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.