Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 80%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has peptic ulcer disease.Which of the following findings is a manifestation of gastrointestinal perforation?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Severe upper abdominal pain. This is a manifestation of gastrointestinal perforation, which is a life-threatening complication of peptic ulcer disease. Peritonitis can cause severe upper abdominal pain, which may radiate to the shoulder or back.