A 56-year-old male complains of pain to the right upper quadrant of his abdomen and pain to his right shoulder; however, he denies pain in between his abdomen and shoulder. This is characteristic of:
A. colic pain.
B. referred pain.
C. radiating pain.
D. splenic irritation.
Answer: B. referred pain.
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