Jude develops GI bleeding and is admitted to the hospital. An important etiologic clue for the nurse to explore while taking his history would be:
A)The medications he has been taking
B)Any recent foreign travel
C)His usual dietary pattern
D)His working patterns

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The medications he has been taking. Some medications, such as aspirin and prednisone, irritate the stomach lining and may cause bleeding with prolonged use.

Jude Develops GI Bleeding and Is Admitted to the Hospital