Which of the Following Is True About Testing for a Diastasis

Which of the following is true about testing for a diastasis recti?

A) The fingertips are placed vertically at the midline of the abdomen (parallel along the linea alba) at the level of the umbilicus to assess the size of the separation.
B) Place the heel of your hand across the abdomen and apply light compression at the level of the umbilicus and have the patient cough.
C) The test is performed with the patient in a hook-lying position and having her perform an abdominal contraction by lifting her head, shoulders, and trunk off the support surface.
D) The fingertips are placed horizontally at the midline of the abdomen (perpendicular to the linea alba) at the level of the umbilicus to assess the size of the separation.