What symptoms would the nurse find to be consistent with a diagnosis of a peptic ulcer?
A) Pain a few hours after eating
B) Pain described as sharp and stabbing
C) Explosive diarrhea within 1 hour of eating
D) Unable to stand comfortably due to abdominal pain
A
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Ulcer patients present with a predictable description of gnawing, burning pain often occurring a few hours after meals. The pain is not described as sharp and stabbing. Diarrhea is not usually associated with peptic ulcer disease and patients do not find it difficult to stand upright.
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