Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 68%
Simulated
A nurse is performing the initial history and physical examination of a patient diagnosed with a duodenal ulcer. Which type of pain does the nurse expect the patient to describe?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Antacids typically relieve ulcer pain. Pain worse after eating is typical of gastric ulcers. Duodenal ulcer pain is relieved with eating due to acid buffering. Pain relief with sleep is not characteristic.