Which abdominal assessment finding would be considered normal in the elderly frail patient?

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Pulsation upon inspection, especially in the epigastric region, can be a normal finding in elderly frail patients due to their generally thinner abdominal wall and possibly less visceral fat, which makes the aorta more palpable or visible. Cullen's sign, hyperactive bowel sounds, and ascites are indicative of underlying pathology and are not considered normal findings.

Which Abdominal Assessment Finding Would Be Considered Normal in the Elderly