If the victim of acute abdominal distress is a child and there is tenderness or guarding when you examine the abdomen:

A) suspect the need for surgery.
B) it could be only growing pains.
C) suspect gall bladder injury.
D) simply note it, but this requires no immediate care.


Answer: A

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