The nurse is preparing to examine the abdomen of a client complaining of a change in his bowel pattern. The nurse would place the client in which position?
A) Supine with knees flexed
B) Knee-chest
C) Lithotomy
D) Left Sim's lateral

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Placing the client in a supine position with knees flexed is the correct method for abdominal examination as it helps relax the abdominal muscles, making it easier to palpate and assess the abdomen.

The Nurse Is Preparing to Examine the Abdomen of a Client