The nurse suspects that the patient's pain is related to a peptic ulcer when the patient states the pain is relieved by:
A) Eating
B) Drinking milk
C) Suppressing emesis
D) Having a bowel movement
Ans: A
Feedback: Taking antacids, eating, or vomiting often relieves the pain. Pain occurs about 2 hours after eating. Milk is contraindicated in relieving peptic ulcer pain.
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