Asked by Andrew McDonald on May 22, 2024
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When palpating the abdomen of a 20-year-old patient, the nurse notices the presence of tenderness in the left upper quadrant with deep palpation. Which of these structures is most likely to be involved?
A) Spleen
B) Appendix
C) Gallbladder
D) Sigmoid colon
Left Upper Quadrant
A section of the abdomen located on the left side of the body, above the umbilicus and containing part of the stomach, spleen, and pancreas.
Deep Palpation
a method of examining the body by applying pressure with the hands to deeply feel organs or tissues.
Spleen
An organ located under the ribcage and above the stomach in the left upper quadrant of the abdomen, playing a vital role in immune response and blood filtration.
- Recognize standard and deviant results in evaluations of the abdomen.
- Elucidate the significance of abdominal areas concerning the symptoms and health status of patients.
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Learning Objectives
- Recognize standard and deviant results in evaluations of the abdomen.
- Elucidate the significance of abdominal areas concerning the symptoms and health status of patients.
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