it is important that the patient be lying flat with the head resting on a single pillow. Feet should be together and the patient's arms resting at their sides. This position relaxes the abdominal muscles and facilitates abdominal palpation.
take the opportunity to make a general inspection whilst the patient is getting into this position.
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