Which of the following findings is considered an abnormal gastrointestinal assessment finding?
a. Visible peristaltic waves
b. Hyper-resonance of the intestine
c. High-pitched gurgling sounds in the small intestine
d. Dull sounds over the liver and spleen
A
Visible pulsations or peristaltic waves are considered an abnormal assessment finding.
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A hanging flap of skin is the ____________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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