A 45-Year-Old Man Relates a Several-Week History of Severe Intermittent

question 12

Multiple Choice

A 45-year-old man relates a several-week history of severe intermittent abdominal burning sensations. He relates that the pain is relieved with small amounts of food. Before starting the physical examination, you review his laboratory work, anticipating a(n)

• A)elevated white blood cell count.
• B)decreased potassium level.
• C)positive Helicobacter pylori result.
• D)increased urine specific gravity.
• E)folate deficiency.

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