The nurse is conducting an abdominal assessment on a 52-year-old patient with ascites and a history of extensive alcohol use.During inspection what should the nurse expect to observe?
A) Scaphoid abdomen with visible fine veins
B) Abdominal distension with visible dilated abdominal veins
C) Flat abdomen with bulging hernia
D) Abdominal contraction with sunken umbilicus
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