________ is a disease characterized by the presence of gastrin-containing tumors (gastrinomas) and ulceration of the GI tract.

A. Reye's syndrome
B. Adams-Stokes SYNDROME
C. Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
D. Behcet's Syndrome


Answer: C

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A nurse is completing an incident report. The nurse demonstrates an adequate understanding of the report when refraining from putting which of the following on the form (Select all that apply.)

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