While Palpating the Abdominal Organs During a Physical Assessment of a Client

question 1

Multiple Choice

While palpating the abdominal organs during a physical assessment of a client, which of the following organs will the nurse most likely not be able to assess? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Liver
• B) Gallbladder
• C) Pancreas
• D) Kidney
• E) Spleen
• F) Colon

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Definitions:

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