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A Patient Admitted with a Peptic Ulcer Has a Nasogastric

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A patient admitted with a peptic ulcer has a nasogastric (NG) tube in place. When the patient develops sudden,severe upper abdominal pain,diaphoresis,and a firm abdomen,which action should the nurse take?


A) Irrigate the NG tube.
B) Check the vital signs.
C) Give the ordered antacid.
D) Elevate the foot of the bed.

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