What clinical manifestation would indicate that the client has a gastric ulcer?
A. Pain in the upper epigastrium, to the left of the midline
B. Pain relieved by food or antacids
C. Pain increasing with eating
D. Pain around the umbilicus
A
The pain associated with a gastric ulcer is typically located in the upper left epigastrium and is exacerbated by food or warm liquids.
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