An Older Adult Patient Is Being Evaluated for a Possible

Multiple Choice

An older adult patient is being evaluated for a possible duodenal ulcer (DU) .Which of the following assessments supports the diagnosis? (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