A patient tells the nurse, "I've been having pain in my belly for several days that gets worse after eating." Which datum from the symptom analysis is consistent with the nurse's suspicion of peptic ulcer disease?
a. Gnawing epigastric pain radiates to the back or shoulder that worsens after eating.
b. Sharp midepigastric pain radiates to the jaw.
c. Intermittent cramping pain in the left lower quadrant is relieved by defecation.
d. Colicky pain is felt near the umbilicus with vomiting and constipation.
ANS: A
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