Specifically ask given this patient abdominal pain

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You find the patient awake, talking to his wife. You introduce yourself, ask if you can provide assistance and then check the patient's pulse while you start talking to him. You note his pulse to be fast and his skin to be a little clammy. He goes on to give you the following information: "I was walking around the market with my wife just now when I suddenly developed severe abdominal pain that felt like it ripped through to my back. The pain isn't as bad now but is definitely still there. When the pain came on initially I got really light headed and had to sit down or else I thought I might pass out. I haven't tried getting up." The patient provided a lot of information to you. What are some specific points on their history that you want to specifically ask given this patient's abdominal pain? Choose all that apply 1 point History of similar pain Past surgical history Location of pain Last menstrual period.

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