Multiple Choice
A 45-year-old man is in the clinic for a physical examination.During the abdominal assessment,the nurse percusses the abdomen and notices an area of dullness above the right costal margin of about 10 cm.The nurse should:
A) document the presence of hepatomegaly.
B) ask additional history questions regarding his alcohol intake.
C) describe this as an enlarged liver and refer him to a physician.
D) consider this a normal finding and proceed with the examination.
Correct Answer:
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