Upon entering the room of a 62-year-old woman who has an unknown medical complaint, which of the following clues observed during the scene size-up would increase an OEC Technician's suspicion that the patient is suffering from an acute abdominal condition?

a. She is sweating even though the air conditioning is on "high."
b. A portable commode is next to the bed.
c. She is lying on her side with her knees drawn up to her chest.
d. She is wearing a nasal cannula attached to oxygen at 2 LPM.

Answer: c

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