them extended care facilities - itsthatdo

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elderly lady is a resident in a extended care facility. found to have severe abdominal pains and liquid stools. Past medical history include dementia, hypothyroidism and OA. Appropriate initial step?
(a) bun/cr levels
(b) ct abdomen
© pelvic US
(d) rectal exam
(e) thyroid profile

[ArchivalUser]

is that all the information given? nothing about fever? blood? bp? anything?

[ArchivalUser]

nothing else @jazpreet2000

[ArchivalUser]

physical exam before labs/imaging, yall agree?

[ArchivalUser]

rectal exam