A client is diagnosed with Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Which of the following clinical manifestations confirm this diagnosis? Select all that apply
A) Burning, gnawing pain when the stomach is empty
B) Pain located near the midline close to the xiphoid process
C) Excessive belching and burping following meals
D) Continuous vomiting lasting many days at a time
Ans: A, B
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Zollinger-Ellison syndrome is a rare condition caused by gastrin-secreting tumors that are most commonly found in the small intestine or pancreas. Gastric acid secretions reach levels that ulceration becomes inevitable. Excessive belching and burping following meals are associated with GERD. Continuous vomiting lasting many days at a time may be associated with a neurological event or may be drug related (e.g., chemotherapy).
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