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.
E)fully extend the legs.

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To help relax the abdominal musculature, it is helpful to place a small pillow under the patient's head and under slightly flexed knees. The other choices increase muscle flexion.

When Examining a Patient with Tense Abdominal Musculature, a Helpful