In which quadrant on the abdomen are bowel sounds usually present?
a. right upper c. left upper
b. right lower d. left lower
B
Bowel sounds are usually present at the ileocecal valve in the right lower quadrant. The clinician should first listen to the right lower quadrant (RLQ), then move clockwise to the right upper quadrant (RUQ), then the left upper quadrant (LUQ), and finally the left lower quadrant (LLQ).
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