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A 31-year-old man comes to emergency department with
midabdominal pain for 12 hours. He states that now the pain is localized to the
right lower quadrant.you suspect its Ac/Appendicitis. most appropriate next step?
A. order abdominal ultrasonography
B. order a CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis
C. observe him in the emergency department
D. prepare him for an immediate operation

D??

A.

B??

12 hrs appendicitis like pain, clinical suspicion high,Harry dont u want to go for surgery?Its a clinical diagnosis.In uw ccs apendicitis case also v order consult first and confirm while waiting for surgeon.Rt?













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cony wats the answer??

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conquerusmle3 is correct

thank you cony.. also, pls post answer to ur other Q.. thanks so much for question..
By the way, i did look up on uptodate online.. it says we can operate on patient who present within first 24-72 hrs..