A 46-year-old female is diagnosed with gastric ulcers.Which of the following characterizes the disorder? (Select all that apply.)
A) Pain occurs immediately after eating.
B) Weight gain occurs.
C) Bile is regurgitated.
D) Occurrence is typically a single event.
E) Duration of treatment is extended.

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The pattern of pain is different from that of duodenal ulcers as it frequently occurs immediately after eating.Gastric ulcers cause more anorexia,vomiting,and weight loss than duodenal ulcers.Gastric ulcers also tend to be chronic rather than alternating between periods of remission and exacerbation.The evaluation and treatment of gastric ulcers are similar to the evaluation and treatment of duodenal ulcers,although duration of treatment is longer than with duodenal ulcers.

A 46-Year-Old Female Is Diagnosed with Gastric Ulcers