A person who is being evaluated for liver trauma that was sustained in a motor vehicle accident is found to have a negative peritoneal lavage. What is the person demonstrating?

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A negative peritoneal lavage indicates no abdominal bleeding, which is a good sign for the patient's health. Haematoma formation and severe liver lacerations would likely result in a positive lavage, indicating internal bleeding. Clotting factor malfunction may contribute to bleeding but would not necessarily be indicated by the results of a peritoneal lavage.

A Person Who Is Being Evaluated for Liver Trauma That