Master Canadian Nursing Abbreviations

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The abbreviation 'RLQ' refers to which part of the body?

Right lower quadrant
Right lateral quadrant
Real-life quotient
Relative liquid quantity

The correct answer is: Right lower quadrant

The abbreviation 'RLQ' stands for 'right lower quadrant', referring to the lower right portion of the abdomen. This area contains important organs such as the appendix, small intestine, and part of the large intestine. Options B, C, and D are incorrect as they do not pertain to a specific anatomical location of the body. Option B refers to the side of the body, option C is a concept not related to anatomy, and option D does not refer to a specific body part.