While palpating a female client's right upper quadrant (RUQ), the nurse would expect to find which of the following structures? A. Sigmoid colon B. Appendix C. Spleen D. Liver
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The question is asking about medical management and assessment techniques related to salivary calculus and abdominal assessments in nursing care. It seeks correct responses to multiple-choice questions about the order of assessment techniques and anatomical structures expected during a physical examination.
Answer
Liver
The nurse would expect to find the liver while palpating the right upper quadrant (RUQ) of a female client's abdomen.
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The nurse would expect to find the liver while palpating the right upper quadrant (RUQ) of a female client's abdomen.
More Information
The right upper quadrant (RUQ) of the abdomen typically contains the liver and gallbladder, which is why the liver is the expected structure to find when palpating this area.
Tips
A common mistake is to confuse the locations of abdominal structures. Memorize the four quadrants and the organs commonly located in each.
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