What are symptom(s) of a ruptured appendix?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option D — Muscle tenseness in almost the entire abdomen

A ruptured appendix causes generalized peritonitis due to bacterial contamination of the abdominal cavity. This inflammatory response manifests clinically as severe rigidity and muscle tenseness across almost the entire abdomen, a classic indicator requiring immediate evacuation.

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