[Verified Answer]: Case Study: A 55-year-old woman presents…

Case Study: A 55-year-old woman presents with right upper quadrant pain for the past 5 hours. She reports two or three prior episodes lasting about 1 hour each, which she thought were heartburn and relieved with over-the-counter antacids. This episode is more severe (8/10) and constant, starting a few hours after eating a fast-food burger. She feels nauseated but has not vomited. She has chills, sweating, and feels feverish but has not checked her temperature. Past medical history: Type 2 diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia Medications: Metformin 1,000 mg BID, Atorvastatin 10 mg daily, Estrogen/progestin 0.3/1.5 mg daily Social history: Non-smoker, non-drinker, married, works as a cashier, BMI 31 kg/m2 Vital signs: T 101°F, HR 110 bpm, RR 20, BP 140/80 mmHg Answer the following questions in complete sentences using APA 7th edition format: What is the most likely diagnosis based on the woman’s history, vital signs, and body mass index? What are the data to support the diagnosis chosen in question 1? What are the expected physical examination findings? What are the expected findings on a complete blood count (CBC) and abdominal ultrasound that would support the most likely diagnosis?