A Patient Presents to You Complaining of Right Upper Quadrant

question 8

Multiple Choice

A patient presents to you complaining of right upper quadrant tenderness following blunt trauma to the same region. Which of the following injuries might you suspect?

• A) Kidney injury
• B) Liver injury
• C) Spleen injury
• D) Small bowel injury

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Definitions:

Severity

The degree or intensity of a situation or condition, often used in the context of problems or diseases.

Substance Use

The consumption of drugs or alcohol, which can range from moderate use to dependency or addiction.

Tolerance

The ability or willingness to tolerate the existence of opinions or behavior that one dislikes or disagrees with.

Child Neglect

The failure of a parent or caregiver to provide for the basic needs of a child, including food, shelter, medical care, education, and emotional nurturing.