A patient is suspected of having cholecystitis, or inflammation of the gallbladder.The nurse should conduct which of these techniques to assess for this condition?

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Normally, palpation of the liver causes no pain.In a person with cholecystitis, or inflammation of the gallbladder, pain occurs as the descending liver pushes the inflamed gallbladder onto the examining hand during inspiration.The person feels sharp pain and abruptly stops midway during inspiration; this is termed inspiratory arrest (Murphy's sign).

A Patient Is Suspected of Having Cholecystitis, or Inflammation of the Gallbladder.The