An older adult client is being evaluated for t possible duodenal ulcer.The diagnosis is supported by which of the following observations of the client? Select all that apply.
A)Passing a moderate amount of dark reddish-brown stool
B)Reporting a stabbing pain in the epigastric region
C)Asking for "some crackers to stop my stomach cramps"
D)Reporting the need to take antacid tablets "most days"
E)Having a rigid abdomen about 2 hours after eating

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Typically the symptoms of DU are patterned by periods of exacerbation and remission and follow a pain-food-relief pattern. The pain begins 2 to 4 hours after meals, is immediately relieved by food or antacids, is located in the mid epigastrium, and may be described as a burning or cramplike pain. On physical examination the only abnormality is possibly a tender epigastrium.

An Older Adult Client Is Being Evaluated for T Possible