Which of the following is the main focus of your assessment and history taking of the patient with abdominal pain?

A) Determining the possible need for immediate surgery
B) Determining if the patient meets criteria to refuse treatment and transport
C) Determining the cause of the pain
D) Determining the presence of shock


D

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