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bobbysung

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on: Jul 12, 2018
All of the following are general guidelines for assessment of an abdominal injury except:
 
  A) confirm abnormal contour with the victim.
  B) determine the quadrant of the pain.
  C) look to see whether the abdomen is bloated (distended).
  D) ask if the patient has any blood in his or her bowel movement.

Question 2

Irritation of the membrane that lines the abdomen is called:
 
  A) peritonitis.
  B) peristalsis.
  C) guarding.
  D) colic.


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anoriega3

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Reply #1 on: Jul 12, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: D

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A


bobbysung

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Reply 2 on: Jul 12, 2018
:D TYSM

patma1981

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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