What technique will the nurse use to palpate a patient's liver?
A) Place the hand under the left lower rib cage and press down lightly with the other hand
B) Place the left hand over the abdomen and behind the left side at the 11th rib
C) Place hand under the right lower rib cage and press down lightly with the other hand
D) Hold the hand 90 degrees to the abdomen and push down firmly
Ans: C
Feedback: To palpate the liver, the examiner places one hand under the right lower rib cage and presses downward with light pressure using the other hand.
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