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a. percussing for liver size.
b. percussing for splenomegaly.
c. palpating for abdominal distention.
d. palpating for abdominal tenderness.
Answer: a. percussing for liver size.
Explanation: The video demonstrates percussion of the right anterior chest and right abdomen to determine liver height.
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