A Patient Calls in to Report Abdominal Pain

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· The medical assistant should question the patient to determine whether any of the following, which are signs and symptoms of shock, are present: diaphoresis; cold, clammy skin; cyanosis or gray pallor; rapid respirations; or an altered state of consciousness. If the patient is not in shock, the medical assistant then should ask:
· Is the pain severe and constant or does it come in waves?
· Have you had any bloody or tarry stools?
· Is your fever higher than 101° F?
· For females: Could you be pregnant or have you missed a menstrual period?
· Have you had continuous vomiting or severe constipation?
· Do you have any urinary symptoms (these would include frequency, hematuria, or flank pain)?
· Do you have chest pain, shortness of breath, or a continuous cough?
· Is there a history of serious illness, such as diabetes, heart disease, or cancer?

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