Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 78%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
Client reporting severe abdominal pain in the left lower quadrant with suspected ruptured ectopic pregnancyA nurse in the emergency department is caring for a client who comes to the emergency department reporting severe abdominal pain in the left lower quadrant. The provider suspects a ruptured ectopic pregnancy. Which of the following signs indicates to the nurse that the client has blood in the peritoneum?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Cullen's sign (periumbilical bruising) indicates peritoneal bleeding, consistent with a ruptured ectopic pregnancy.