Left lower quadrant pain aggravated by movement

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A 77 year old female is seen in the emergency department with complaints of a low grade fever and left lower quadrant pain aggravated by movement. The pain occurs right after eating and is described as a colicky pain. What initial diagnostic tests should the NP order?

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