Ati health assessment proctored exam
A positive Murphy's sign is indicative of?
Explanation & Rationale
A. Diverticulosis: This condition involves the formation of pouches in the colon and is not associated with Murphy's sign. B. Nephrolithiasis: This refers to kidney stones and is not associated with Murphy's sign. C. Acute Cholecystitis: Murphy's sign is a clinical test for acute cholecystitis, which is inflammation of the gallbladder. It is positive when the patient experiences pain upon palpation of the gallbladder area during inhalation. D. Appendicitis: Appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendix and is not related to Murphy's sign.
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