If intraperitoneal bleeding occurs, the signs of rebound, guarding, and rigidity may not be manifested as well in a pregnant female because of:
A) the loss of uterine tone and the development of the fetus.
B) the compression of the inferior vena cava, cutting off preload to the heart.
C) hypertension and the associated incidence of abruptio placenta.
D) gradual stretching of the abdominal wall, along with hormonal changes.
D
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