Select the correct answer: A 55-year-old post-menopausal ad…
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Select the cоrrect аnswer: A 55-yeаr-оld pоst-menopаusal adult with type 2 diabetes presents to an urgent care center with a report of an acute onset of severe abdominal pain accompanied by nausea and vomiting. Home remedies have not been effective in controlling symptoms. Current medications: Metformin 1000 mg/dL Trulicity (dulaglutide; weekly) Point-of-care testing today: Fasting blood glucose = 176 mg/dL A1C = 6.9% Vitals: B/P 118/70; pulse 112 beats/min; resp 22 breaths/min; temp 99.6; pain level 9/10/ BMI 32.5 Physical exam shows patient who appears to be in acute distress and is guarding the abdomen. Cardiac and pulmonary exams are normal. Abdomen is firm and extremely tender to palpation. Which of the following interventions should be incorporated into the initial diagnostic/management plan for this patient?