**Case Study: Identifying Symptoms of Peritonitis in Abdominal Exam**A 38-year-old patient presents to urgent care with lower right quadrant pain that continues to worsen over time. Initially, the patient experienced a brief period of relief, but subsequently, she began to have nausea and vomiting. Her vital signs are within the normal range, except for an oral temperature of 100.0°F.**Clinical Question:**Which symptom on an abdominal exam makes peritonitis four times more likely the etiology?**Possible Answers:**A. Rebound TendernessB. RigidityC. Point TendernessD. Guarding**Instructions:**Select the most indicative symptom from the options provided to identify the likelihood of peritonitis in this clinical scenario. Consider which physical exam finding is most commonly associated with an increased risk or likelihood of peritonitis.

Peritonitis is the redness and swelling of the peritonium or the lining of our belly or abdomen.…

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