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ABDOMINAL, GYNECOLOGIC, GENITOURINARY, & RENAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
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PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OF ABDOMINAL PAIN Results from mechanical forces (stretching), inflammation, or ischemia (organ and tissue hypoxia) 1. If organ is torn, pain results from blood irritating the peritoneum. 2. Rapid distention of an organ causes pain. 3. Stretching of the peritoneum causes pain. ...
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