Free BCEN Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) Practice Question

A 53-year-old male presents to the emergency department with sudden onset severe abdominal pain and distension. His abdomen is rigid on examination and he reports a history of peptic ulcer disease. Which diagnostic approach is most appropriate to confirm the suspected diagnosis of bowel perforation?

  • MRI of the abdomen

  • CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis

  • Abdominal ultrasound

  • Upright chest X-ray

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BCEN Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) / 
Gastrointestinal, Genitourinary, Gynecology, and Obstetrical
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