Choose the gastrointestinal disorder that best matches each description below and write it in the space provided.
Gastritis
Duodenal ulcer
Gallstones
Cirrhosis
Hepatitis
Hemorrhoids
Peritonitis
Irritable bowel
Because of an injury to the Nelson child’s intestine, bacteria are released into the abdominal cavity. This has caused a serious inflammation of the abdominal linings. Surgery and antibiotics are ordered at once.
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Peritonitis