Your patient complains of abdominal pain, says she hasn't had a bowel movement in several days, and her vomit smells like feces. You are having trouble assessing her because she is rocking back and forth in an attempt to find a comfortable position. You suspect

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The symptoms described, including abdominal pain, lack of bowel movements, and fecal-smelling vomit, are indicative of an intestinal obstruction. This condition prevents the normal passage of contents through the intestine, leading to these specific symptoms.

Your Patient Complains of Abdominal Pain, Says She Hasn't Had