Multiple Choice
What causes the characteristic rigid abdomen found in the patient with peritonitis?
A) Increased fluid and gas, causing abdominal distention
B) Inflammation of the peritoneum and organs, causing a firm mass in the abdomen
C) Inflamed peritoneum, resulting in reflex abdominal muscle spasm
D) Voluntary contraction of the abdominal muscles as a protective mechanism
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