A patient admitted with liver disease complains of pain in his right shoulder. Which of the following explanations for this is most likely to be true?

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Referral pain occurs when an organ in a certain area is affected, but the pain radiates to a different area of the body. In this case, the liver is located in the upper right abdomen, and when it malfunctions due to disease, it can cause pain to be felt in the right shoulder.

A Patient Admitted with Liver Disease Complains of Pain in His