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    A positive Murphy's sign is indicative of?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. Diverticulosis: Murphy's sign is not used to diagnose diverticulosis. B. Acute Cholecystitis: Murphy's sign is a clinical test used to identify acute cholecystitis. It is positive when the patient experiences pain upon palpation of the gallbladder area during inhalation. C. Appendicitis: Murphy's sign is not associated with appendicitis; instead, other signs such as McBurney’s point tenderness are used. D. Nephrolithiasis: Murphy's sign is not indicative of nephrolithiasis; kidney stones are assessed through other signs and symptoms.

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