Elise is a paramedic. She is transporting a patient who just suffered a gunshot wound. Elise reports that she is bringing in a "Gunshot Wound to RUQ." What does RUQ stand for, and to what does it refer?

A) right under quadriceps, and it refers to the leg
B) right upper quadrant, and it refers to the abdomen
C) regular once a day, and it refers to vital signs
D) right upper quadrant, and it refers to the chest


B

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