Multiple Choice
You note marked,strong abdominal pulsations in the epigastric area when inspecting a patient's abdomen.These most likely indicate
A) normal peristaltic waves.
B) abnormal peristaltic waves.
C) distended abdomen.
D) aortic aneurysm.
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