A nurse notes that a patient has tested positive for Helicobacter pylori (H.pylori)antibody, a finding that may reflect the presence of peptic ulcer disease.In response to this finding, the nurse should assess the patient for related manifestations, such as:

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Gastric burning after meals and occult blood in the stool are both commonly associated with peptic ulcer disease, which can be caused by H. pylori infection. Choices A, B, and D are not typical manifestations of H. pylori or peptic ulcer disease.

A Nurse Notes That a Patient Has Tested Positive for Helicobacter