Differentiating Ascites from Distortion Caused by Solid Bowel Contents in the Distended

question 14

Multiple Choice

Differentiating ascites from distortion caused by solid bowel contents in the distended abdomen is accomplished by

• A) assessing for bowel sounds in four quadrants.
• B) palpation of the liver margin.
• C) measuring abdominal girth.
• D) the presence of a fluid wave.

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