The assessment of bulging flanks on a patient who is supine with knees flexed leads the nurse to assess further for:
a. ascites.
b. bowel obstruction.
c. liver disorder.
d. gallstones.
A
Bulging flanks in the supine person with flexed knees is indicative for ascites. Further assessment should follow.
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