The EMT would identify which of these patients as having an acute abdomen?
A) A 71-year-old female in respiratory distress and complaining of nausea
B) A 37-year-old male with history of drug abuse and liver disease
C) A 62-year-old male with no medical history with sudden pain to the lower abdomen
D) A 17-year-old female who is pregnant with twins and whose delivery date is next month
C) A 62-year-old male with no medical history with sudden pain to the lower abdomen
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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A. Atelectasis B. Bronchitis C. Pleurisy D. Pneumonia E. Asthma