Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 82%
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The nurse is caring for a client with a history of peptic ulcer disease who is receiving ranitidine (Zantac) 150 mg PO bid. Which of the following symptoms should the nurse report immediately?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Black, tarry stools indicate gastroinTest inal bleeding, a serious complication in peptic ulcer disease. Options A, B, and D are less urgent.