The nurse attempts to elicit rebound tenderness. Which finding indicates positive rebound tenderness?
1) Pain during light palpation over the affected area
2) Pain during deep palpation over the affected area
3) Pain upon gradual withdrawal of fingers after light palpation
4) Pain upon sudden withdrawal of fingers after deep palpation
ANS: 4
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