Two trauma patients present with blunt abdominal injury. Patient A has a FAST-positive free fluid in the pelvis with stable vital signs and a soft abdomen. Patient B has a FAST-positive free fluid with hypotension (SBP 80 mmHg), tachycardia (HR 130), and rigid abdomen. Which clinical finding best distinguishes the need for immediate laparotomy in Patient B over Patient A?
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