When inspecting a patient's abdomen, which finding does the nurse note as normal?
A) Engorgement of veins around the umbilicus
B) Sudden bulge at the umbilicus when coughing
C) Visible peristalsis in all quadrants
D) Silver-white striae extending from the umbilicus

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Silver-white striae extending from the umbilicus is a normal finding, particularly in women who have been pregnant or in any adult who has lost weight after having an obese abdomen. Engorgement of veins around the umbilicus is an abnormal finding. Sudden bulge at the umbilicus when coughing is an abnormal finding and may indicate a hernia. Visible peristalsis in all quadrants is an abnormal finding.

When Inspecting a Patient's Abdomen, Which Finding Does the Nurse