Glenda has cholelithiasis (gallstones). You expect her to complain of:
A. Pain in the right upper quadrant, radiating to the shoulder
B. Pain in the right lower quadrant, with rebound tenderness
C. Pain in the left upper quadrant, with shortness of breath
D. Pain in the left lower quadrant, with mild cramping
Answer: A
Explanation: The gallbladder is located in the RUQ and a frequent sign of gallstones is pain radiating to the shoulder.
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