In Differentiating a Gastric Ulcer from a Duodenal Ulcer,you Know

question 1

Multiple Choice

In differentiating a gastric ulcer from a duodenal ulcer,you know that each type of ulcer can present with distinct signs and symptoms.Which of the following pieces of information from the patient's history is the least useful for you to determine that the patient has a duodenal ulcer?

• A) Pain occurs on an empty stomach
• B) Diffuse epigastric pain
• C) Rarely associated with non-steroidal use
• D) Occurs in patients under 40 years of age

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