EMDaily Board Review Question 12 with @CesarineMD

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A 63 year old male presents to the ED with his wife after she noticed progressive change in behavior and yellowing of his skin over the last 2 days. The wife reports he has been having pain in his abdomen. In the ED the patient's vitals are: T: 100.6 degrees, HR 140, RR: 22, SpO2%: 97%, BP: 85/45 mm Hg. The patient is in mild distress and appears ill. The patient is altered and has diffuse jaundice. What is the most appropriate management for definitive care for this patient?

IV fluid bolus and initiation of broad spectrum antibiotics

Consult to surgery for emergent decompression

Consult to hematology for emergent plasmapheresis 

Emergent intubation and initiation of vasopressors

Emergent CT imaging of abdomen with IV contrast