The nurse is concerned that the patient is experiencing progressive gastric cancer when she assesses which symptom?
A) Stomach pain relieved with antacids
B) Bloating
C) Diarrhea
D) Anemia
Ans: D
Feedback: The early symptoms of gastric cancer are often not definite. Some studies have shown that early symptoms, such as pain relieved with antacids, resemble those of benign ulcers. Symptoms of progressive disease include indigestion, anorexia, weight loss, abdominal pain, constipation, anemia, nausea, and vomiting.
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