To examine a patient for Murphy's sign,palpate below the liver margin at the lateral border of the rectus muscle and then ask the patient to take a deep breath.Murphy's sign is present when the patient

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Normally,palpating the liver causes no pain.In a patient with inflammation of the gallbladder,or cholecystitis,pain occurs.Palpate below the liver margin at the lateral border of the rectus muscle.Have the patient take a deep breath.A normal response is for the patient to complete the breath without pain.The patient may stop inhaling to guard against the pain.This is known as Murphy's sign.

To Examine a Patient for Murphy's Sign,palpate Below the Liver