Rebound tenderness is best described as:
a. a very useful finding for diagnosing a problem in a prehospital environment.
b. severe pain that occurs after the sudden release of abdominal palpation pressure during an examination of the abdomen.
c. a type of pain that is initially relieved by vomiting but returns within a short period of time.
d. pain that radiates into an area other than the site of the affected organ.
Answer: b
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