What Does Distention Refer to When Describing Your Patient's Abdomen

question 89

Multiple Choice

What does distention refer to when describing your patient's abdomen?

• A) Larger than normal
• B) Softer than normal
• C) Harder than normal
• D) Having a sunken-in appearance

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Definitions:

Nephron

The basic structural and functional unit of the kidney, responsible for filtering blood and producing urine.

Renal Capsule

A tough fibrous layer surrounding the kidney and providing it with structural support and protection.

Solute Balance

The regulation and distribution of dissolved substances, such as ions and nutrients, within an organism or system.

Endotherms

Organisms that regulate their body temperature through internal metabolic processes, often referred to as warm-blooded organisms.