A 42 -year-old male presents with severe epigastric pain radiating to the back, nausea, vomiting, and a rigid abdomen that has developed over the past 12 hours. His vital signs are BP 112/68 mmHg, HR 118/min, RR 22/min, SpO2 96% on room air, and temperature 100.2″F (37.9″C). Nis medical history includes cholelithiasis and heavy alcohol use. What is the most likely cause of this patient’s clinical presentation? Peptic ulcer disease Gastroententis Cholelithiasis Pancreatitis Cholecystitis
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