The nurse is caring for a client being treated for duodenal ulcer. The nurse anticipates the client will begin to experience symptoms of discomfort associated with this condition in ___ to 3 hours after eating a meal
What will be an ideal response?
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale: The characteristic symptom of duodenal ulcer is a gnawing or burning, upper abdominal pain that occurs 1 to 3 hours after a meal. The pain is usually worse when the stomach is empty and often disappears with ingestion of food.
Global Rationale: The characteristic symptom of duodenal ulcer is a gnawing or burning, upper abdominal pain that occurs 1 to 3 hours after a meal. The pain is usually worse when the stomach is empty and often disappears with ingestion of food.
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