The Diagnostic Evaluation for Peptic Ulcers Might Include

question 48

Multiple Choice

The diagnostic evaluation for peptic ulcers might include

• A) endoscopy and biopsy of the lesion.
• B) patient history.
• C) upper gastrointestinal (GI) barium series and the study of gastric contents and stool for evidence of bleeding.
• D) all of the above.

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Definitions:

Ascribed Status

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