The reason the client's abdominal pain is most severe just prior to mealtime is because:
a. hunger intensifies the pain.
b. the prostaglandin level in his stomach is low.
c. stomach acid and pepsin are not being consumed by food.
d. his awareness of the pain is greater when his blood sugar is low.
ANS: C
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A Incorrect: Hunger may increase pain as a result of gastric spasms, but is not the best answer.
B Incorrect: This is a false statement.
C Correct: This causes an increase in the pain.
D Incorrect: These two are not related to each other concerning gastric pain
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