2h after an appendectomy, a pt complains of a rapid HR and fever. He says there is also abdominal pain and pain in the shoulder area. What is happenin

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2h after an appendectomy, a pt complains of a rapid HR and fever. He says there is also abdominal pain and pain in the shoulder area. What is happening to this pt?

a. Intra-abdominal bleeding
b. Anastomotic leak
c. Sepsis
d. Intestinal obstruction
 
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