A 23-year-old male has extreme pain in his left lower groin with a protruding mass noted in the same area. In discussing the patient with your partner, which of the following statements would be accurate?
A) "I am worried about an abdominal aneurysm; we should palpate gently."
B) "I don't think that the mass is related to his pain since it is not pulsating."
C) "Are you thinking appendicitis since he does have a low grade fever?"
D) "He really needs to be evaluated; he could end up with an obstruction."
D
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