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SMALL INTESTINE AND APPENDIX
Case #5 -
A 90 year old with abdominal pain and vomiting

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
7.) How would you prepare this lady for surgery?

This patient should have correction of volume and electrolyte abnormalities with appropriate IV fluids. The abdomen should be decompressed with nasogastric tube. A Foley catheter should be placed to monitor output.  
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