Large bowel obstruction Quiz: Ace Your Exams

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A 76-year-old man with colorectal cancer is brought by ambulance to the emergency department for evaluation. The patient has had progressive abdominal pain, distention, nausea, vomiting, and obstipation. Temperature is 37.5 °C (99.5 °F), pulse is 128/min, blood pressure is 76/42 mmHg, respirations are 20/min, and oxygen saturation is 95% on room air. On auscultation of the abdomen, there are no bowel sounds present. The abdomen is distended and diffusely tender to palpation with guarding. Which of the following is the next best step in management?  

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