The nurse is talking to a neighbor who reports sharp, burning abdominal pain between meals.The neighbor tells the nurse she is scheduled for an endoscopy the next week.Which of the following responses by the nurse is best?
A)"Is there a history of polyps in your family?"
B)"Many people with ulcers actually have an infection; you should ask your doctor about having a urea breath test."
C)"Have you been getting up in the night to go to the bathroom lately?"
D)"What did the doctor give you to control the pain?"

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The nurse should suggest asking the doctor about a urea breath test because this can confirm the presence of H. pylori, a common bacterial infection that can cause ulcer-like symptoms. Asking about family history or pain management does not address the possibility of an H. pylori infection. Asking about urination patterns is irrelevant to the complaint of abdominal pain.

The Nurse Is Talking to a Neighbor Who Reports Sharp