A 26-year-old woman at 29 weeks gestation experienced epigastric pain following the consumption of a large meal of fried fish and onion rings. The pain resolved a few hours later. The most likely diagnosis for this symptom is:
A) Cholelithiasis
B) Influenza
C) Urinary tract infection
D) Indigestion
A
Cholelithiasis
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The nurse and UAP are working together with four patients. Which patient should the nurse assign the UAP?
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