Which of the following accurately describes a distinguishing feature that will assist you in determining whether you are palpating an enlarged right kidney or an enlarged liver?

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The distinguishing features between an enlarged liver and an enlarged kidney include: 1)the edge of the liver tends to be sharper and to extend medially and laterally,whereas the pole of the kidney is more rounded; and 2)the edge of the liver cannot be "captured," but an enlarged kidney can be.Distinguishing features between an enlarged left kidney and an enlarged spleen include: 1)a palpable notch on the medial edge of the organ favors the spleen; and 2)percussion of the spleen produces dullness because the bowel is displaced downward; however,resonance is heard over the left kidney because of the intervening bowel.

Which of the Following Accurately Describes a Distinguishing Feature That