An older adult patient is admitted to the hospital with blunt trauma to the abdomen after an auto accident. Which finding may indicate intra-abdominal bleeding?

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Discoloration around the umbilicus, also known as Cullen's sign, can indicate intra-abdominal bleeding, particularly when associated with trauma. This sign may take 24-48 hours to appear after the injury.

An Older Adult Patient Is Admitted to the Hospital with Blunt