A 22-year-old female enters the emergency room with complaints of right lower quadrant abdominal pain, which has been worsening over the last 24 hours
On examination of the abdomen, there is a palpable mass and rebound tenderness over the right lower quadrant. The clinician should recognize the importance of:
A. Digital rectal examination
B. Endoscopy
C. Ultrasound
D. Pelvic examination
ANS: D
A female with abdominal pain can have a GI or GU disorder or gynecologic problem. It is imperative to ask about the last menstrual period (LMP) and about birth control methods in order to rule out ectopic pregnancy. A history of miscarriages and/or sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) can give more clues for the risk of ectopic pregnancy. Safe sex practices and the number of sexual partners can alert the practitioner to the risk for pelvic inflammatory disease. No complaint of lower abdominal pain in a female should be evaluated without performing a pelvic examination.
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