You are evaluating a 43-year-old female patient who is complaining of upper right quadrant and epigastric abdominal pain that worsens a few hours after eating. While you are obtaining her history, you find that another of her symptoms is melena. Your partner reports to you that her pulse rate is 124 beats/min, blood pressure is 110/78 mm Hg, and respiratory rate is 26 breaths/min. What is the appropriate care for this patient?
A) Insert two large-bore IVs with fluids wide open and administer 30 mg of morphine for pain.
B) Transport the patient to the emergency department, establishing an IV during transport.
C) Advise her to lay off spicy foods for a few days.
D) Suggest she make an appointment with her primary care physician in a few days.
Answer: B) Transport the patient to the emergency department, establishing an IV during transport.
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