A patient in the clinic reports projectile vomiting without nausea or other gastrointestinal symptoms. What action by the healthcare professional is most appropriate?

a. Provide antiemetic medications.
b. Arrange a brain scan.
c. Administer intravenous hydration.
d. Schedule a GI consultation


Answer: b. Arrange a brain scan.

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