You are responding to a 52-year-old male patient complaining of heartburn with epigastric pain. The patient's vital signs are stable and he does not have any pain upon palpation. He has a history of reflux disease and is on several medications for heartburn and acid reflux. What is your greatest concern with this patient?
A) He will develop peritonitis. B) He is suffering from a myocardial infarction.
C) He will aspirate on vomit. D) His appendix will rupture.
B
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