A patient presents to the walk-in clinic complaining of vomiting and burning in his mid-epigastria. The nurse knows that to confirm peptic ulcer disease, the health care provider is likely to order a diagnostic test to detect the presence of what?
A) Infection with Helicobacter pylori
B) Excessive stomach acid secretion
C) Gastric irritation caused by nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
D) Inadequate production of pancreatic enzymes
A
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a. learned c. static b. taught d. social
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