You are completing a general physical examination on Mr. Rock, a 39-year-old man with complaints of constipation. When examining a patient with tense abdominal musculature, a helpful technique is to have the patient:
A) hold his or her breath.
B) sit upright.
C) flex his or her knees.
D) raise his or her head off the pillow.

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To help relax the abdominal musculature, it is helpful to place a small pillow under the patient's head and under slightly flexed knees. The other techniques are not helpful because they increase muscle flexion.

You Are Completing a General Physical Examination on Mr