____ may be due to hepatomegaly, cirrhosis, hepatic abscess, cholecystitis, pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer, gastritis, peptic ulcer disease, or gastroententis.
A. Ascites
B. Acute upper quadrants pain
C. Peritonitis
D. Hepatitis
Answer: B
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