The nurse asks the patient with a peptic ulcer to describe his pain. A patient with a peptic ulcer usually describes the pain as:
A) Gnawing
B) Sharp stabbing
C) Overdistended feeling
D) Cramping or aching
Ans: A
Feedback: Patients with ulcers generally describe the pain as a gnawing or dull. They may also complain of a burning sensation.
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