Inspection of the abdomen should begin with the patient supine and the examiner:
A) seated at the patient's side.
B) standing at the foot of the table.
C) standing at the patient's left.
D) walking around the table.

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Being seated at the patient's side is the preferred initial position because it allows tangential viewing of the abdomen for improved assessment of abdominal contour.

Inspection of the Abdomen Should Begin with the Patient Supine