You are examining a patient who is exhibiting signs of hypovolemia. Upon inspection of the patient's flank, you notice ecchymosis. This is known as:

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Ecchymosis on the flank is a classic sign of Grey Turner's sign, which is indicative of intra-abdominal bleeding and can be seen in patients with hypovolemia. Cullen's sign refers to ecchymosis around the umbilicus and is also suggestive of intra-abdominal bleeding, but is not specific to hypovolemia. Edwards' sign and rigidity sign do not pertain to the given scenario.

You Are Examining a Patient Who Is Exhibiting Signs of Hypovolemia