SAQ4 – Diagnostic – woman with abdominal pain

A 42-year-old woman presents via private car to the emergency department with severe right flank pain.

Observations:

HR 150 bpm
RR 16 /min
BP 70 mmHg
Temp 37 °C
GCS 15

a. List four (4) MOST LIKELY differential diagnoses for this scenario.

(Marked out of 4.0)
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b. List four (4) investigations that you would perform to assist with the diagnosis. State one (1) justification for each choice.

(Marked out of 8.0)
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Total Score: 0 / 12

Percentage: 0%