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A 62-year-old woman is brought to the emergency department by her daughter due to progressive, severe lower abdominal pain and repeated episodes of bilious vomiting over the past 12 hours. The patient has been increasingly confused since this morning. She has a history of hypertension and osteoarthritis. Her temperature is 38.9°C (102.0°F), pulse is 126/min, blood pressure is 86/54 mmHg, and respirations are 24/min. Physical examination reveals dry mucous membranes and a diaphoretic, lethargic patient. Abdominal examination is notable for a tense, erythematous, and exquisitely tender 4-cm mass in the right groin, located below the inguinal ligament. The abdomen is diffusely distended with guarding and rebound tenderness. Laboratory studies show a leukocyte count of 18,500/mm³ with 15% bands and a serum lactate level of 4.2 mmol/L. Intravenous fluid resuscitation is immediately initiated. Which of the following are the most appropriate next steps in the management of this patient? (Select all that apply)

  1. Immediate operative explorationCevap
  2. Administration of intravenous broad-spectrum antibioticsCevap
  3. C
    Computed tomography of the abdomen and pelvis with oral and intravenous contrast
  4. D
    Bedside manual reduction of the groin mass under procedural sedation
  5. E
    Admission to the surgical intensive care unit for serial abdominal examinations

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The most appropriate next steps are immediate operative exploration and administration of intravenous broad-spectrum antibiotics.
This patient presents with a strangulated femoral hernia (indicated by the tender, erythematous mass below the inguinal ligament) complicated by bowel ischemia, peritonitis, and septic shock (hypotension, fever, leukocytosis, elevated lactate). In this setting, the condition is a surgical emergency. The correct management requires immediate source control via emergent operative exploration to resect necrotic bowel and repair the defect. Concurrently, the administration of intravenous broad-spectrum antibiotics is required to treat the ongoing intra-abdominal infection and systemic sepsis.

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1
Analyze the patient's clinical presentation and vital signs.
The patient exhibits fever, tachycardia, hypotension, and altered mental status, consistent with septic shock. The tender groin mass below the inguinal ligament suggests a femoral hernia.
Identifying the severity of the systemic illness dictates the urgency of intervention.
2
Evaluate the physical examination findings.
The mass is tense and erythematous, and the abdomen shows diffuse guarding and rebound tenderness. These are classic signs of a strangulated hernia with bowel ischemia and peritonitis.
Physical exam differentiates a simple, reducible hernia from a surgical emergency.
3
Determine the necessary concurrent interventions for a strangulated hernia with peritonitis.
The patient requires concurrent medical stabilization (IV fluids and broad-spectrum antibiotics) and definitive mechanical resolution (emergent operative exploration).
Once signs of peritonitis and ischemia are present, delays for imaging or attempts at conservative management increase morbidity and mortality.

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