1)     A patient with peptic ulcer disease is admitted to the hospital with significant upper abdominal

discomfort. She has guarding and rebound tenderness on examination. Abdominal radiography demonstrates free air in the abdomen. The AGACNP knows that the immediate priority is to

A)    Obtain a stat surgical consult

B)     Begin an IV proton pump inhibitor

C)     Order and abdominal CT scan

D)    Obtain a stat gastroenterology consult

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