12th November 2021

A 75-year-old male presents to the emergency department with bowel distension, nausea and vomiting

A 75-year-old male presents to the emergency department with bowel distension,  nausea and vomiting. Examination of the patient shows that he is severely dehydrated. A CT scan of the abdomen is performed which shows a mass obstructing the small intestine. IV access is obtained and an ABG is performed which correctly identifies a metabolic alkalosis caused by the profuse vomiting. What should be the next step in management?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.