When conducting the puddle test, the nurse practitioner instructs the patient to lie prone for 5 minutes, then move into which position?

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The puddle test is an assessment tool used to detect fluid in the abdominal cavity. The patient should lie prone for 5 minutes, then move into an elbows and knees position. The practitioner will then use a stethoscope to listen to the sound waves created when flicking different areas of the abdomen and flank. The transmission of sound should not change when the patient is asked to sit up.

When Conducting the Puddle Test, the Nurse Practitioner Instructs the Patient