A patient who is an 80-year-old female comes to the emergency department with complaints of a low-grade fever and left lower quadrant pain aggravated by movement.She also reports that the pain is precipitated by eating and describes a colicky pain in the right side of the abdomen.Which diagnostic tests does the nurse practitioner order? Select all that apply.

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Abdominal x-rays can help identify bowel obstructions or perforations. CBC, amylase, and lipase tests can help assess for infection, inflammation, or pancreatitis. Urinalysis can help rule out urinary tract infections or other renal issues.

A Patient Who Is an 80-Year-Old Female Comes to the Emergency