An 70 year old presents with a 3 day history of abdominal pa…
An 70 year old presents with a 3 day history of abdominal pain. The patient reports he receives dialysis 3 days per week. On physical exam, the patient demonstrates rebound tenderness and guarding. The APRN understands that the presence of peritoneal signs or persistent focal tenderness on abdominal examination is suggestive of infection. The APRN should:
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