B. What is the admitting diagnosis for this patient? Room: S-920 Patient: Koren, Sarah I. Admission Date: 10/09/2029 Chi
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B. What is the admitting diagnosis for this patient? Room: S-920 Patient: Koren, Sarah I. Admission Date: 10/09/2029 Chief Complaint: Severe, right upper abdominal pain radiating to the back. History of Present Illness: This 38-year- old female reports having this severe pain for two weeks. She has had some nausea and vomiting. Condition worsened by previous treatment with pain medication and Tagamet. Previous ultrasound of her gallbladder showed a very thickened gallbladder wall with a large stone, impacted at the neck of the cystic duct. Her family physician has admitted her to be taken to surgery for a cholecystectomy. She notes diarrhea a few days ago but no other change in bowel habits. Impression: Probable acute cholecystitis.