To assess for liver enlargement in the obese person, you should:
a. use the hook method.
b. have the patient lean over at the waist.
c. auscultate using the scratch technique.
d. attempt palpation during deep exhalation.
C
If the abdomen is obese or distended, or if the abdominal muscles are tight, you should plan on auscultating the liver using the scratch method to estimate the lower border of the liver.
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