Which of the following statements indicates that an OEC Technician understands the goal of assessing a patient with abdominal pain?
a. "It is important to determine if the liver is the cause of pain, because a liver injury can cause the most life-threatening conditions."
b. "If the patient has tenderness upon palpation of the abdomen, you should assume that bleeding is the cause."
c. "It is more important to recognize a possible abdominal emergency than to determine its exact cause."
d. "To best treat the patient, you must identify the exact cause of any abdominal pain."
Answer: c
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