Question

the nurse explains to the patient the gallbladder is in the ________ quadrant.

multiple choice

• right upper
• right lower
• left upper
• left lower

Explanation:

Identify the anatomical location of the gallbladder

Using the Abdominal Quadrants knowledge point

The human abdomen is divided into four quadrants: Right Upper Quadrant (RUQ), Left Upper Quadrant (LUQ), Right Lower Quadrant (RLQ), and Left Lower Quadrant (LLQ). The gallbladder is located on the posterior surface of the liver, which sits primarily in the right upper quadrant of the abdominal cavity. Therefore, the gallbladder is located in the right upper quadrant.

Answer:

• right upper (Correct answer)
• right lower
• left upper
• left lower