Clinical case 408: The item forms part of an integrated Australian clinical knowledge review in which patient safety is the priority. An 87-year-old presents to an after-hours service with right lower-quadrant abdominal pain, fever and guarding, beginning 20 minutes ago. What is the best next step?

Clinical case 408: The item forms part of an integrated Australian clinical knowledge review in which patient safety is the priority. An 87-year-old presents to an after-hours service with right lower-quadrant abdominal pain, fever and guarding, beginning 20 minutes ago. What is the best next step?

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