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2hour after an appendectomy, a patient complains of a rapid HR (heart rate) and fever. He says there is also abdominal pain and pain in the shoulder area. What is the first step in the management?

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2hour after an appendectomy, a patient complains of a rapid HR (heart rate) and fever. He says there is also abdominal pain and pain in the shoulder area. What is the first step in the management?

  1. Maintain IV access and give IV fluids
  2. Start IV antibiotics
  3. Insert NGT for intestinal decompression
  4. Cross match blood
  5. Emergency exploratory laparotomy
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waelhammad
2022-11-04
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The key is A. Maintain IV access and give IV fluids.

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