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    Muscle Guarding,or Tensing of the Rectus Muscles,during Expiration Indicates
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Muscle Guarding,or Tensing of the Rectus Muscles,during Expiration Indicates

Question 30

Question 30

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Muscle guarding,or tensing of the rectus muscles,during expiration indicates


A) the patient may be anxious.
B) bulging of the aorta.
C) possible pyelonephritis.
D) possible peritonitis.

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