The Nurse Is Assessing a Client with Complaints of Nausea

question 2

Multiple Choice

The nurse is assessing a client with complaints of nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and discomfort. The nurse finds that the abdomen is firm and peristalsis is visible. The laboratory reports show electrolyte imbalances. Which condition does the nurse anticipate in the client?

• A) Hiatal hernia
• B) Acute gastritis
• C) Pyloric stenosis
• D) Peptic ulcer disease

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