The Nurse Is Preparing to Assess a Client's Liver

The nurse is preparing to assess a client's liver. When palpating the liver, which of the following techniques should the nurse implement?

A) Place one hand on the client's back and press upward and inward with the other hand below the client's right costal margin.
B) Place one hand on top of the other and use the upper fingers to apply pressure and the bottom fingers to feel for the liver edge.
C) Press slowly and firmly over the right costal margin with one hand and withdraw the fingers quickly after the liver edge is felt.
D) Place one hand under the client's lower ribs and press the left lower rib cage forward, palpating below the costal margin with the other hand.