a geriatric patient had surgery three days ago and now has a fever. the patients abdomen is firm, hard, and very tender. what finding would lead you to suspect the gastric drainage tube is malfunctioning
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The patient is a geriatric individual who had surgery three days ago and is now presenting with a fever, a firm and hard abdomen, and tenderness. These signs may indicate a potential complication such as an infection or an obstruction. Show more…
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