A patient presents in the emergency room (ER) complaining of right upper quadrant pain. The physician notes a positive Murphy's sign on physical examination. This finding is most indicative of
A. inflammation of the liver
B. intolerance to gluten
C. slippage of one part of the bowel into another
D. inflammation of the gallbladder
E. twisting of the intestines
Answer: D
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