Multiple Choice
A patient is hospitalized for evaluation after vomiting bright red blood. During a physical assessment of the patient, the nurse will be most concerned about
A) the liver edge 3 cm below the costal margin.
B) tympany on percussion of the abdomen.
C) aortic pulsations visible in the epigastric area.
D) bowel sounds of 30/minute in each quadrant.
Correct Answer:
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