You have been called to transfer a male patient from an outpatient clinic to the hospital. The patient has been diagnosed with peritonitis and requires transport to the hospital for definitive care. As a knowledgeable EMT, you would recognize which of the following as true?
A) The lining of the patient's abdominal cavity is inflamed.
B) The patient's kidneys and pancreas are infected.
C) The patient is actively hemorrhaging and requires blood.
D) The abdominal aorta is inflamed and in danger of rupture.
A
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