The nurse is providing care to a patient who is hospitalized for complications associated with peptic ulcer disease.Which data supports the patient is experiencing an obstruction?

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Emesis of undigested food can indicate an obstruction in the gastrointestinal tract preventing the breakdown and absorption of food. Tarry stools indicate bleeding in the upper gastrointestinal tract, pain in the right arm is unlikely to indicate a GI obstruction, and absent bowel sounds can occur with a variety of GI issues, but do not necessarily indicate an obstruction.

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