Chapter 16 GI and GU

A patient complains of severe and sharp pain in the right lower abdominal quadrant. Based on the location, what organ or structure is most likely involved? The liver . The kidney. The spleen. The appendix. Answer: d. Objective: 16-4. Reference: 496. Because the spleen is a solid organ, the primary threat to life when it is ruptured is: blood loss. pain. infection. inflammation. Answer: a ... ................
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