Which of the following statements regarding ascites is correct?
A) Ascites is a collection of fluid within the peritoneal cavity.
B) Percussion of the abdomen will often yield hyperresonance.
C) The most common cause of ascites is an acute splenic injury.
D) The abdomen of a patient with ascites has a sunken appearance.
Answer: A) Ascites is a collection of fluid within the peritoneal cavity.
Health Professions
You might also like to view...
A group of physicians with different specialties may practice together at one outpatient facility known as a:
a. free clinic. b. small-group practice. c. multispecialty clinic. d. private hospital.
Health Professions
Which of the following is an indicator of potential danger with a person experiencing a behavioral emergency?
A) Messy room B) Person's voice C) Rumpled clothes D) Person's posture
Health Professions