Small bowel obstruction Quiz: Ace Your Exams

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A 26-year-old man presents to the emergency department for evaluation of progressive abdominal distention, pain, nausea, and vomiting for 24 hours. His last bowel movement was 3 days ago. His past medical history includes a motor vehicle accident 2 years ago for which the patient required an exploratory laparotomy. Temperature is 36.8 ℃ (98.2 °F), pulse 98/min, respiratory rate 16/min, blood pressure 132/88, and oxygen saturation 100% on room air. His abdominal radiographs are displayed below, showing bowel dilation, air-fluid levels, and paucity of air in the rectum. Which of the following abdominal examination findings would indicate the underlying cause of this patient’s condition?


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