A patient is admitted with the diagnosis of possible acute pancreatitis.Upon assessment,the nurse notes faint bruising over the patient's flank region.How would the nurse report and document this finding?
A)Homan's sign
B)Cullen's sign
C)Grey Turner's sign
D)Chvostek's sign

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Grey Turner's sign is characterized by faint bruising over the flank area and is indicative of hemorrhagic pancreatitis. This finding should be reported to the healthcare provider and documented in the patient's medical record. Options A, B, and D are not relevant to this particular assessment finding.

A Patient Is Admitted with the Diagnosis of Possible Acute