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A 45-year-old woman is brought to the emergency department complaining of acute, severe midabdominal pain, radiating from the epigastrium to the mid-back. There is marked guarding of the abdomen and mild abdominal distention is present. She denies alcohol abuse or prior abdominal surgery. There has been no recent change in her bowel habits. Bowel sounds are markedly diminished. What is the most likely diagnosis and the laboratory or imaging test to establish the diagnosis?

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What does a CEN do? A Certified Emergency Nurse treats patients while they face a life-threatening crisis.  According to the BCEN (Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing), which sponsors the certification exam for emergency nurses, the emergency nurse certification process helps patient care by: Establishing a level of knowledge, competency, requirements, and achievements Measuring the attainment of a defined body of knowledge needed to function at the current level of competence Encouraging participation in continuing education Promoting professional development and career... Show more

A 45-year-old woman is brought to the emergency department complaining of acute, severe midabdominal pain, radiating from the epigastrium to the mid-back. There is marked guarding of the abdomen and mild abdominal distention is present. She denies alcohol abuse or prior abdominal surgery. There has been no recent change in her bowel habits. Bowel sounds are markedly diminished. What is the most likely diagnosis and the laboratory or imaging test to establish the diagnosis?






 
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