When auscultating the abdomen, which finding would indicate collateral circulation between the portal and systemic venous systems?
A)Arterial bruit
B)Gastric rumbling
C)Renal hyperresonance
D)Borborygmi
E)Venous hum

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Venous hum is associated with blood flow in venous collaterals found in portal hypertension. Aortic bruit occurs during systole, and a venous hum is a continuous sound and softer than a bruit. The other choices are not vascular sounds.

When Auscultating the Abdomen, Which Finding Would Indicate Collateral Circulation