A 45-year-old female states that her abdominal pain feels similar to a previous small bowel obstruction. During your assessment, which sign or symptoms would the EMT use to agree with her assessment?

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Decreased bowel sounds in the lower quadrants are a hallmark sign of a small bowel obstruction. Nausea and diarrhea (A) may be present but are not specific to this condition. Upper abdominal pain with deep inspiration (B) may be indicative of gallbladder or pancreas issues, but not necessarily a small bowel obstruction. Decreased heart rate and blood pressure (C) may be a sign of shock but do not directly point towards a small bowel obstruction.

A 45-Year-Old Female States That Her Abdominal Pain Feels Similar