A patient who has fallen has superficial abrasions and an abdomen that is distended, firm, and tender when touched. This finding would most likely indicate to the nurse that the patient may be experiencing which of these complications?
a. Emotional stress
b. Internal abdominal bleeding
c. Cardiac arrhythmia
d. Anaphylaxis
ANS: B
The shape of the abdomen is observed to detect distention from intra-abdominal hemorrhage.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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