Demonstrating Small Amounts of Intraperitoneal Gas in Patients with an Acute

question 4

Multiple Choice

Demonstrating small amounts of intraperitoneal gas in patients with an acute abdomen is often necessary.How long should the patient lie in the left lateral position before the exposure is made?

• A) 10 to 20 minutes
• B) 30 to 45 minutes
• C) Variable,depending on the body habitus
• D) Variable,depending on the patient's condition

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