Percussion of the abdomen provides information regarding which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
A. Size of organs
B. Presence of fluid
C. Presence of masses
D. Degree of infection
E. Degree of bruit
F. Absence of bowel sounds
A, B, C, D
Rationale: Percussion helps determine organ size and the presence of masses, fluid, and air.
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