You are by the side of an 80-year-old male whose wife called EMS because he had tearing-type abdominal pain. He states that he was just discharged from the hospital this morning after being treated for gastroenteritis. When questioned further he states that he remains nauseated but the medications for the vomiting and diarrhea seem to be working, as he is not experiencing either of them anymore. Since he was just in the hospital, he states that he would like to refuse transport and continue his recovery at home. Your response would be:

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Tearing-type abdominal pain in an 80-year-old male, especially following a recent hospital discharge, raises concern for conditions more serious than gastroenteritis, such as an aortic aneurysm. This symptom does not typically align with gastroenteritis, indicating the need for further medical evaluation rather than assuming improvement based on the resolution of vomiting and diarrhea.

You Are by the Side of an 80-Year-Old Male Whose