The kidneys should be examined both while the patient is supine and while the patient is seated facing away from the examiner.

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The kidneys are located in the retroperitoneal space, and they can be palpated by placing the hands on the patient's back and feeling for the kidneys. The kidneys are more easily palpated when the patient is seated facing away from the examiner because the kidneys are more likely to be in a relaxed position.

The Kidneys Should Be Examined Both While the Patient Is