A 26-year-old patient is being seen today for abdominal pain. The medical assistant is trying to make the patient more comfortable until the physician can see her. Which of the following should the medical assistant not do?
A) Apply a heating pad to the abdomen.
B) Have the patient lie on her back with her knees flexed.
C) Monitor the patient for signs of shock.
D) Take the patient's pulse.
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