A Nurse Is Assessing a Client with a History of a Duodenal

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Multiple Choice

A nurse is assessing a client with a history of a duodenal ulcer. Which finding is consistent with the nurse's knowledge about this condition?

• A) Certain types of food increase gastric distress.
• B) Eating nearly any food causes pain.
• C) Pain may awaken the client in the middle of the night.
• D) The client complains of spitting up blood.

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Definitions:

Leukocytes

White blood cells that are part of the immune system, protecting the body against both infectious disease and foreign invaders.

Leucopoiesis

The production of white blood cells, a critical process in the body's immune response.

Hemophilia C

Hemophilia C, also known as Factor XI deficiency, is a mild form of hemophilia causing abnormal bleeding due to a lack of Factor XI.

Blood Urea Nitrogen

A measure of the amount of nitrogen in the blood in the form of urea, used to assess kidney function.