Bleeding within the retroperitoneal space often causes ____ rather than abdominal pain, which may lead the Paramedic to suspect a spinal injury rather than an intra-abdominal injury.
A) neck pain
B) nausea
C) headache
D) back pain

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Bleeding within the retroperitoneal space can cause lower back pain rather than abdominal pain. This may be mistaken for a spinal injury rather than an intra-abdominal injury.

Bleeding Within the Retroperitoneal Space Often Causes ____ Rather Than