When assessing a patient with acute atraumatic abdominal pain, you should:
A. place the patient supine with his or her knees flexed.
B. vigorously palpate the abdomen to assess for rigidity.
C. encourage the patient to keep his or her legs straight.
D. auscultate bowel sounds for at least 2 to 3 minutes.
Answer: A. place the patient supine with his or her knees flexed.
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