A 38-year-old male with an inguinal hernia complains of incr…
A 38-year-old male with an inguinal hernia complains of increased pain and nausea. He tells you that he has been able to reduce the hernia himself in the past, but it will not reduce today. This patient is at greatest risk for:
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A 62-year-old female with a history of hypertension and diabetes presents with a sudden tearing sensation in her abdomen. She tells you that the pain has been of maximum intensity since its onset. Based on her chief complaint, what additional assessment findings would you expect to encounter?
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