You Note Marked,strong Abdominal Pulsations in the Epigastric Area When

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Multiple Choice

You note marked,strong abdominal pulsations in the epigastric area when inspecting a patient's abdomen.These most likely indicate

• A) normal peristaltic waves.
• B) abnormal peristaltic waves.
• C) distended abdomen.
• D) aortic aneurysm.

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