If cholecystitis is suspected, the Paramedic may elect to test for ____.

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The Paramedic may elect to test for Murphy's sign if cholecystitis is suspected. Murphy's sign is elicited by palpating the right upper quadrant of the abdomen while the patient takes a deep breath. If the patient stops breathing due to pain upon palpation of the area under the right rib cage, it is positive for Murphy's sign, which indicates inflammation of the gallbladder.

If Cholecystitis Is Suspected, the Paramedic May Elect to Test