During an inspection of the abdomen, which of the abdominal findings should the nurse report as abnormal?
a. strong abdominal pulsations
b. bilateral symmetrical abdomen
c. flat abdominal contour
d. depressed umbilicus beneath the abdominal surface
A
A strong abdominal pulsation may indicate a widened pulse pressure and an aortic aneurysm. A bilateral symmetrical abdomen, flat abdominal contour, and a depressed umbilicus beneath the abdominal surface are all normal findings.
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