The nurse is palpating the left upper quadrant of a client's abdomen. Which of the following organs may be assessed during this portion of the assessment? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Liver
2. Gallbladder
3. Appendix
4. Spleen
5. Stomach
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Rationale 1: Liver. The liver is located in the right upper quadrant.
Rationale 2: Gallbladder. The gallbladder is located in the right upper quadrant.
Rationale 3: Appendix. The appendix is located in the right lower quadrant.
Rationale 4: Spleen. The spleen is located in the left upper quadrant.
Rationale 5: Stomach. The stomach is located in the left upper quadrant.
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