To inspect the abdominal muscles, ask the:
A) supine patient to raise their head.
B) standing patient to bend forward.
C) prone patient to raise their lower legs.
D) standing patient to stand on tiptoes.

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Asking the supine patient to raise his or her head will contract the rectus abdominis muscles, which produces muscle prominence, making abdominal wall masses visible.

To Inspect the Abdominal Muscles, Ask The