Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 68%
Simulated
The nurse is assessing a client with a suspected peptic ulcer. Which symptom is most indicative of this condition?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Peptic ulcers typically cause gnawing pain in the epigastrium that is relieved by eating or antacids. Pain to the shoulder (B) suggests gallbladder. Bloody diarrhea (C) indicates lower GI bleed. Jaundice (D) is liver or biliary.