A nurse is caring for a 56-year-old client who presented to the emergency department with a feeling of abdominal fullness and dyspepsia. The client reports a recent bloody emesis and long-term ibuprofen use. Which of the following conditions could the client be exhibiting based on the symptoms? Peptic ulcer disease Gastritis Hiatal hernia Uvulitis

A nurse is caring for a 56-year-old client who presented to the emergency department with a feeling of abdominal fullness and dyspepsia. The client reports a recent bloody emesis and long-term ibuprofen use. Which of the following conditions could the client be exhibiting based on the symptoms? Peptic ulcer disease Gastritis Hiatal hernia Uvulitis

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