A Patient Who Reports a Severe, Steady Pain in the Epigastric

question 17

Multiple Choice

A patient who reports a severe, steady pain in the epigastric area along with nausea and vomiting states, "This happens every time I eat barbecued ribs. It will go away in a little while, especially if I lie on my back." The nurse would consider which disorder as the likely cause of these symptoms?

• A) Porcine allergy
• B) Obesity
• C) Cholelithiasis
• D) Pancreatitis

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Definitions:

Reinforcement Theory

The proposition that people and animals will perform behaviors that have been rewarded more than they will perform other behaviors.

Social Allergy Effect

The idea that a partner’s annoying habits become more annoying over time.

Demographics

Pertains to statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it, including factors like age, gender, income, and education.

Matching Hypothesis

The proposition that people tend to pair up with others who are equally attractive.