Cholecystitis Quiz: Ace Your Exams

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A 76-year-old man presents to the emergency department for evaluation of abdominal pain. The patient reports right upper abdominal pain for the past 2-3 days that radiates to his shoulder blade. Today he was feeling significantly worse and told his wife to bring him to the emergency department. Temperature is 39.0°C (102.2°F), blood pressure is 95/73 mmHg, pulse is 121/min, and SpO2 is 99% on room air. Physical examination reveals diffuse abdominal tenderness and guarding. The patient is provided with intravenous fluids and empiric antibiotics. Laboratory results demonstrate leukocytosis with a white blood cell count of 24,100 /mm3. An abdominal ultrasound is performed and demonstrates pericholecystic fluid, thickened gallbladder wall, and evidence of perforation. Which of the following is the next best step in management?  

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