Which of the following findings is NOT a sign of peritoneal irritation?
A) Abdominal pain when the patient coughs
B) Rebound tenderness
C) Abdominal pain upon light palpation
D) DeLorenzo's sign

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DeLorenzo's sign is not a sign of peritoneal irritation. It is a finding characterized by a dull percussion note over the liver in the presence of free air in the peritoneal cavity. The other options are all signs of peritoneal irritation. Abdominal pain when coughing or upon light palpation and rebound tenderness are classic signs of peritoneal irritation that occur due to the inflammation of the peritoneal lining.

Which of the Following Findings Is NOT a Sign of Peritoneal