Your patient is a 44-year-old female complaining of a three-day history of localized abdominal pain in her midepigastric region after eating. The pain tends to subside with antacids. Today she is experiencing nausea, and the pain did not subside with antacids. The patient gives a history of smoking and moderate alcohol consumption. The patient's skin is warm and dry, and she has a blood pressure of 128/88, a heart rate of 84, and respirations of 20. Your course of treatment should consist of:
A) sodium bicarbonate IV.
B) transporting the patient in a position of comfort and giving reassurance.
C) high-concentration oxygen by nonrebreathing mask.
D) IV of NS with 250 cc fluid bolus.
Ans: B) transporting the patient in a position of comfort and giving reassurance.
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