When do clients who have gastric ulcers MOST often complain of pain?
a. 2 hours before meals c. 3 to 4 hours after eating
b. 1 to 2 hours after eating d. whenever the stomach is empty
B
Gastric ulcers are limited to the stomach and are associated with Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infections; exposure to irritants such as smoking, alcohol, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAIDs) medications; or impaired mucosal defenses. Client complains of abdominal pain 1 to 2 hours after eating.
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