A 66-year-old female patient was involved in a vehicle rollover. While evaluating her abdomen, which one of the following abdominal assessment parameters should you be least concerned about?

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Bowel sounds are least concerning because they only indicate bowel activity, and the absence of bowel sounds may not necessarily signify significant pathology. However, rigidity, distention, and guarding may indicate significant intra-abdominal injuries and warrant immediate medical attention.

A 66-Year-Old Female Patient Was Involved in a Vehicle Rollover