The nurse is assessing the abdomen of an obese 67-year-old client who is admitted to the emergency department. The finding noted during the abdominal examination that requires further assessment is
a. flat appearance below the umbilicus.
b. rounded abdominal contour.
c. umbilicus that is concave.
d. visible peristalsis.
D
Normally, peristaltic movements are not visible, although abdominal pulsations may be observed in a very thin client.
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