Which finding would the nurse expect in a patient with a gastric ulcer?
A) Burning pain during the night
B) Burning pain on an empty stomach
C) Burning pain precipitated by food
D) Burning pain relieved by food

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Gastric ulcers typically cause burning pain that is precipitated by food, as the presence of food stimulates acid production, irritating the ulcer.

Which Finding Would the Nurse Expect in a Patient with a Gastric