Most patients with abdominal pain prefer to:

A. lie on their side with their knees drawn into the abdomen.
B. sit in a semi-Fowler position with their knees slightly bent.
C. lie in a supine position with their knees in a flexed position.
D. sit fully upright because it helps relax the abdominal muscles.


Answer: A. lie on their side with their knees drawn into the abdomen.

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