[Answered]: Michael is a 14-year-old new patient who presents…

Michael is a 14-year-old new patient who presents with abdominal pain. His pain is localized in the right lower quadrant. He states that his abdominal pain has increased in severity and frequency over the past 5 days, preventing him from going to school. Physical Exam: Michael is not in distress, although he is very pale. T 98.7; Pulse 130; Resp 20. Eyes are clear with no jaundice. Pupils are reactive to light within normal limits. Lungs are clear to auscultation and percussion. Auscultation of heart reveals normal but rapid heartbeat without murmur. He complains of mild discomfort during palpation of lower right quadrant. No hepatosplenomegaly. No peritoneal signs noted and no evidence of abdominal or inguinal hernias. No edema noted in the extremities. Assessment: The severity of the pain makes it prudent to rule out appendicitis. Plan: Recommend abdominal CT scan, KUB, complex blood panel, and urinalysis. He will return tomorrow morning to provide urine and blood samples for a workup. Return for a recheck in 2 days after radiology scans. 1. What type of problem is described? a.Minimal problem b.Stable, chronic illness c.Acute, uncomplicated illness or injury d.Acute, uncomplicated illness or injury requiring hospital inpatient or observation level care e.Stable, acute illness f.Chronic illness with exacerbation, progression, or side effects of treatment g.Undiagnosed new problem with uncertain prognosis h.Acute illness with systemic symptoms i.Acute, complicated injury j.Chronic illness with severe exacerbation, progression, or side effects of treatment l.Acute or chronic illness or injury that poses a threat to life or bodily function m.Self-limited or minor problem 2. What did you determine as a level for the element of Problem(s)? a. Minimal b. Low c. Moderate d. High