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    Peritoneal Lavage Is Performed To
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Peritoneal Lavage Is Performed To

Question 28

Question 28

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Peritoneal lavage is performed to:


A) Remove ascitic fluid
B) Check for the presence of bile
C) Detect intra-abdominal bleeding
D) Provide a sufficient volume of fluid for chemical analysis

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