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

A) Obturator test
B) Test for Murphy sign
C) Iliopsoas muscle test
D) Assess for rebound tenderness

Cholecystitis

Inflammation of the gallbladder, often caused by gallstones blocking the cystic duct, leading to pain, fever, and sometimes infection.

Murphy Sign

A physical examination finding that is positive when there is pain upon palpation of the gallbladder area, suggestive of cholecystitis or another gallbladder disease.

Obturator Test

A clinical test performed to help diagnose the presence of an irritated obturator internus muscle or appendicitis, involving rotation of the hip.