A Patient Is Admitted with an Upper Gastrointestinal Bleed

question 11

Multiple Choice

A patient is admitted with an upper gastrointestinal bleed.Which disorder is the leading cause of upper gastrointestinal (GI) hemorrhage?

• A) Stress ulcers
• B) Peptic ulcers
• C) Nonspecific erosive gastritis
• D) Esophageal varices

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