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6 years ago
Which is a reason peritoneal lavage is performed?
 
  a. To cool down the peritoneal contents
  b. To create a pneumoperitoneum
  c. To determine presence of active intraabdominal bleeding
  d. To decompress the bladder
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6 years ago
ANS: C
The patient who is hypotensive with left upper quadrant pain requires a peritoneal lavage to determine whether active intraabdominal bleeding is present.
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