Mr. Stein's pain
 
Symptoms & History

Physical Findings

Stop & Think

Lab and X-Ray

Differential Diagnosis

The Disease

Treatment

Conclusions

Quiz & Evaluation

Physical findings:
  • Temperature = 101 F
  • Pulse = 94 and regular
  • B/P = 120/82 mmHg
  • Respirations = 18 and without labor
Physical:
  • Pupils equally reactive light and accommodation, sclera appear slightly icteric. Wonder if he has noticed a change?
  • Lung fields are clear to auscultation.
  • Heart sounds are normal, no murmurs or third heart sounds, PMI is in the mid clavicular line.
  • Abdomen is extremely tender, bowel sounds are diminished.
  • Rectal exam shows mild prostate enlargement, normal rectal sphincter tone, stool negative for occult blood.
Let's regroup and see what comes next.                     Back
 

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