During reporting, the student nurse hears that a patient has hepatomegaly and recognizes that this term refers to:
a. Enlarged liver.
b. Enlarged spleen.
c. Distended bowel.
d. Excessive diarrhea.
ANS: A
The term hepatomegaly refers to an enlarged liver. The term splenomegaly refers to an enlarged spleen. The other responses are not correct.
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