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laurencescou

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on: Jun 25, 2018
Which structure is located in the left lower quadrant of the abdomen?
 
  a. Liver
  b. Duodenum
  c. Gallbladder
  d. Sigmoid colon

Question 2

The nurse is percussing the seventh right intercostal space at the midclavicular line over the liver. Which sound should the nurse expect to hear?
 
  a. Dullness
  b. Tympany
  c. Resonance
  d. Hyperresonance


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debra928

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The sigmoid colon is located in the left lower quadrant of the abdomen.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The liver is located in the right upper quadrant and would elicit a dull percussion note.


laurencescou

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

shailee

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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