Severe in Medicine / Internal Medicine — 90yo Man | Gastroenterology | SMLE Q#18393
SMLE Question #18393
Medicine / Internal Medicine
Gastroenterology
Objective: OBJ-ABD-ACUTE-001
Last updated: February 2026
A 90-year-old man from a residential care facility presents with severe, diffuse abdominal pain for 24 hours. His abdomen is soft and non-distended, diffusely tender, with hyperactive bowel sounds and no guarding or rigidity. He has not had similar episodes before. What is the most appropriate next step in evaluation?
Continue in practice mode
Sign in and start a focused practice session to view options, submit your answer, and read the full explanation.