A patient has acute onset of right-sided abdominal pain, describes it as sharp, and rates it a 9/10. Her ABCs are intact, but her skin is cool and diaphoretic. She states that she has been going to the bathroom more and is worried because her father is a diabetic. Her last period was nine weeks ago and she has a history of irregular periods. Her heart rate is 122, respirations 20, blood pressure
138/68, and SaO2 at 97%. In this scenario, which one of the following is of most concern to the EMT?
A) Family history of diabetes
B) Increased urination
C) Last period nine weeks ago
D) Periods irregular in nature
C
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