A client with peptic ulcer disease complains of sharp mid-epigastric pain. Which assessment finding is most important to the care of this client?
A) Pain is relieved with food.
B) Pain returns 1 hour after eating.
C) Explosive diarrhea
D) Rigid abdomen
D
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Sudden sharp mid-epigastric pain and abdominal rigidity are symptoms of perforation and needs immediate intervention. Pain relieved with food only to return an hour later is typical of peptic ulcer disease. Explosive diarrhea without further symptoms bears attention but not immediate.
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