Question

the client complains of stomach pain 30 minutes to 1 hour after eating. the pain is not relieved by further intake of food, although it is relieved by vomiting, and a gastric ulcer is suspected. the nurse would gather which additional data from the client to support this diagnosis? answer options: 1. history of alcohol use, smoking, and weight loss 2. frequent heartburn with a sour taste in the mouth 3. complaints of stress with a history of chronic kidney disease 4. blood group and history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with weight gain rationale, strategy, reference, tip

Explanation:

Alcohol use, smoking, and weight - loss are risk factors for gastric ulcers. Heartburn with a sour taste is more typical of gastro - esophageal reflux disease. Stress and chronic kidney disease are not directly related to gastric ulcer diagnosis. Blood group and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with weight gain have no direct connection to gastric ulcers.

Answer:

1. History of alcohol use, smoking, and weight loss