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Arii_bell

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Which structure is located in the right upper quadrant (RUQ) of the abdomen?
 
  1) Spleen
  2) Stomach
  3) Sigmoid
  4) Liver

Question 2

Which action by the nurse is appropriate when attempting to locate the spleen during the abdominal assessment?
 
  1) Percussing over the 9th to the 11th ribs at the midaxillary line
  2) Performing the scratch test
  3) Auscultating for venous hums
  4) Palpating for the apical pulse



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: 4

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 1



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