While conducting an abdominal assessment, the nurse percusses a dull sound below the tenth rib at the left midaxillary line. What should the nurse suspect is occurring with this patient? Select all that apply.

A. Cancer
B. Bacterial infection
C. Blood dyscrasia
D. Viral infection
E. Hemophilia


Answer: D

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