What should we do in case of acute abdominal pain?
Identify signs of severity and urgency, such as rigidity in the neck, high fever, nausea, vomiti...
What should we do in case of acute abdominal pain? Identify signs of severity and urgency, such as rigidity in the neck, high fever, nausea, vomiting, changes in the level of consciousness, seizures, sudden and intense pain, or pain that radiates to the back. Consult a doctor if the pain persists after one hour, if there is high fever, or if there are other signs of alarm such as pallor, sweating, palpitations, or tachycardia. Flex the lower extremities if the patient feels relief in that position. Take a list of the medications the patient is taking. Administer analgesics before consulting a doctor to relieve severe abdominal pain. Administer laxatives to relieve severe abdominal pain. Give food or drink to the patient if there is suspicion of a serious condition. All of the above. a) Only item 3 is correct. b) Items 1 and 2 are correct. c) Items 2 and 4 are correct. d) Items 1, 2, and 3 are correct.
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