The suspicion of blunt abdominal trauma should be based primarily on:
A) the mechanism of injury.
B) distension of the abdomen on palpation.
C) the patient's complaint of abdominal pain.
D) the presence of contusions.

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The mechanism of injury, such as a high-speed motor vehicle crash or a fall from a significant height, is the most reliable indicator of potential blunt abdominal trauma. Other signs and symptoms, such as abdominal pain or distention, can be present in a variety of conditions and may not necessarily indicate blunt abdominal trauma. The presence of contusions may also suggest the possibility of trauma, but it is not specific to the abdomen and may not always be present.

The Suspicion of Blunt Abdominal Trauma Should Be Based Primarily