Which of the following is a normal finding from palpating the liver in a young child?

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A normal finding from palpating the liver in a young child is a soft edge 1-2 cm below the right costal margin.Abnormal findings are a firm edge that is palpable 3 cm below the right costal margin and a surface that is nodular with a firm,sharp border.When the liver's edge is palpable more than 1 cm below the right costal margin and it is full with a firm,sharp border,hepatomegaly may be present.This occurs in disease states such as viral or bacterial illnesses,tumors,congestive heart failure,and fat and glycogen storage diseases.

Which of the Following Is a Normal Finding from Palpating