What are symptom(s) of a ruptured appendix?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option D — Muscle tenseness in almost the entire abdomen
A ruptured appendix causes generalized peritonitis due to bacterial contamination of the abdominal cavity. This inflammatory response manifests clinically as severe rigidity and muscle tenseness across almost the entire abdomen, a classic indicator requiring immediate evacuation.
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