A Patient Who Is Suffering from Pain Due to an Ulcer

Multiple Choice

A patient who is suffering from pain due to an ulcer is getting ready to undergo a vagotomy. In what method does this procedure relieve ulcer pain?

A) By removing part of the stomach and intestine
B) By inserting a drain that will release excess stomach acid outside of the body
C) By removing the ulcer and closing the area to allow it to heal
D) By severing the nerves to the stomach that promote acid secretion