NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Gastrointestinal Disorders Questions
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Question 1 of 5
Which assessment data indicate to the nurse the client's gastric ulcer has perforated?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A rigid, boardlike abdomen with rebound tenderness indicates peritonitis, a common complication of ulcer perforation due to leakage of gastric contents into the peritoneal cavity. Substernal pain, clay-colored stools, and vague pain are less specific.
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Question 5 of 5
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