Question: While performing abdominal palpation, you encounter a firm, tender mass in the right lower quadrant (RLQ). What might this finding suggest, and what should be your next course of action? a. It suggests constipation, and you should recommend a high-fiber diet. b. It could indicate appendicitis or an inflammatory process, and you should refer the patient for further evaluation. c. It is a common finding in healthy individuals, and no further action is needed. d. It suggests gallbladder disease, and you should order a liver function test.