Further Diagnostic Studies Are Needed to Evaluate for Potential Hepatomegaly

question 10

Multiple Choice

Further diagnostic studies are needed to evaluate for potential hepatomegaly in a patient whose abdominal radiographs show the liver to extend inferiorly __________ and medially __________.

• A) below the 12th rib, to the midclavicular line
• B) below the right iliac crest, across midline
• C) below the hepatic flexure of the colon, to the right lumbar transverse processes
• D) to the L4 level, to the midline

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Needles

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Physical Plant

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