To assess for liver enlargement in an obese person, you should
A)use the hook method.
B)test for cutaneous hypersensitivity.
C)auscultate using the scratch technique.
D)attempt palpation during deep exhalation.
E)have the patient lean over at the waist.

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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. Cutaneous hypersensitivity is a sign of peritonitis and does not contribute to determining liver size.

To Assess for Liver Enlargement in an Obese Person, You