Question
A 36-year-old man who was hit by a car presents to the ER complaining of abdominal pain. His vital signs are HR 92, BP 127/65, and RR 16. On examination, he has tenderness to palpation in the right upper quadrant. An ultrasound examination is performed and reveals fluid between the liver and the kidney in Morison’s pouch. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in his management?
| A. |
CT scan of the abdomen/pelvis |
| B. |
Intravenous pyelogram |
| C. |
Angiography |
| D. |
Diagnostic laparoscopy |
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