Other Areas That Should Be Examined When Ruling Out a Splenic

question 3

Multiple Choice

Other areas that should be examined when ruling out a splenic rupture include all of the following except the:

• A) liver and lesser sac.
• B) pericardium.
• C) pelvis.
• D) renal gutter.

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