In a Patient with a Distended Abdomen,differentiating Ascites from Solid

question 17

Multiple Choice

In a patient with a distended abdomen,differentiating ascites from solid bowel contents is accomplished by performing what assessment?

• A) Auscultation of bowel sounds
• B) Palpation of the liver margin
• C) Measuring abdominal girth
• D) Eliciting a fluid wave

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