The Suspicion of Blunt Abdominal Trauma Should Be Based Primarily

question 21

Multiple Choice

The suspicion of blunt abdominal trauma should be based primarily on:

• A) the mechanism of injury.
• B) distension of the abdomen on palpation.
• C) the patient's complaint of abdominal pain.
• D) the presence of contusions.

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