Which Finding Is Considered an Abnormal Gastrointestinal Assessment Finding

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which finding is considered an abnormal gastrointestinal assessment finding?

• A) Visible peristaltic waves
• B) Hyper-resonance of the intestine
• C) High-pitched gurgling sounds in the small intestine
• D) Dull sounds over the liver and spleen

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