A patient has acute onset of right-sided abdominal pain, describes it as sharp, and rates it a 9/10. Her ABCs are intact, but her skin is cool and diaphoretic. She states that she has been going to the bathroom more and is worried because her father is a diabetic. Her last period was nine weeks ago and she has a history of irregular periods. Her heart rate is 122, respirations 20, blood pressure 138/68, and SaO₂ at 97%. In this scenario, which one of the following is of most concern to the EMT?

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The most concerning issue is that her last period was nine weeks ago, indicating a possible pregnancy, which, combined with acute right-sided abdominal pain, raises the concern for an ectopic pregnancy, a life-threatening condition requiring immediate attention.

A Patient Has Acute Onset of Right-Sided Abdominal Pain, Describes