What Causes the Characteristic Rigid Abdomen Found in the Patient

question 59

Multiple Choice

What causes the characteristic rigid abdomen found in the patient with peritonitis?

• A) Increased fluid and gas, causing abdominal distention
• B) Inflammation of the peritoneum and organs, causing a firm mass in the abdomen
• C) Inflamed peritoneum, resulting in reflex abdominal muscle spasm
• D) Voluntary contraction of the abdominal muscles as a protective mechanism

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