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The nurse observes rebound tenderness in the abdomen of a patient. what condition does this finding indicate?

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The finding this indicates is most likely peritonitis. Rebound tenderness refers to pain felt when pressure is removed instead of applied, such as taking your hand away from holding a wound or perceived injury such as chest pain. In this situation there is usually an infection and it can be quite deadly. The pain is caused by seepage or a tear somewhere in the intestines.
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