When assessing the liver of a patient, in which quadrant should the nurse percuss?
A) Upper left quadrant
B) Upper right quadrant
C) Lower right quadrant
D) Lower left quadrant
B) Upper right quadrant
Explanation: A) The liver is the largest solid organ in the body and is located in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen.
B) The liver is the largest solid organ in the body and is located in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen.
C) The liver is the largest solid organ in the body and is located in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen.
D) The liver is the largest solid organ in the body and is located in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen.
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