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The Nurse Caring for a Patient with a Peptic Ulcer

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The nurse caring for a patient with a peptic ulcer who has had a nasogastric tube inserted notes bright blood in the tube;the patient complains of pain and has become hypotensive.Which condition should the nurse recognize these as signs of?


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Wavelength

The distance between successive crests of a wave, especially in sound waves, light, or other electromagnetic radiation.

Frequency

The rate at which something occurs over a particular period of time, often used in the context of waves, sound, and electromagnetic radiation.

Wavelength

The distance between successive crests of a wave, especially points in a sound wave or electromagnetic wave.

Frequency

The number of occurrences of a repeating event per unit of time, often used in the context of waves or vibrations.

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