An Older Adult Patient Is Being Evaluated for a Possible

question 10

Multiple Choice

An older adult patient is being evaluated for a possible duodenal ulcer (DU) .Which of the following assessments supports the diagnosis? (Select all that apply. )

• A)Passing a moderate amount of dark reddish-brown stool
• B)Reporting a stabbing pain in the epigastric region
• C)Asking for "some crackers to stop my stomach cramps"
• D)Reporting the need to take antacid tablets "most days"
• E)Having a rigid abdomen about 2 hours after eating

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