A patient tells the nurse, "I've been having pain in my belly for several days that gets worse after eating." Which datum from the symptom analysis is consistent with the nurse's suspicion of peptic ulcer disease?

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Gnawing epigastric pain that radiates to the back or shoulder and worsens after eating is a symptom that is consistent with peptic ulcer disease. Sharp midepigastric pain that radiates to the jaw is not a symptom of peptic ulcer disease. Intermittent cramping pain in the left lower quadrant relieved by defecation is a symptom of diverticular disease rather than peptic ulcer disease. Colicky pain felt near the umbilicus with vomiting and constipation is a symptom of an intestinal obstruction rather than peptic ulcer disease.

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