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During intake, which data will alert the nurse that the pt has a high risk for peptic ulcer disease?

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During intake, the nurse can identify a high risk for peptic ulcer disease based on persistent upper abdominal pain, associated symptoms, and relevant risk factors.

Step-by-step explanation:

The data that will alert the nurse that a patient has a high risk for peptic ulcer disease during intake include:

  1. Persistent upper abdominal pain that often occurs at night and improves with eating
  2. Belching, vomiting, weight loss, and poor appetite
  3. History of H. pylori infection or chronic use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)

These symptoms and risk factors should be carefully assessed by the nurse to identify the patient's risk for peptic ulcer disease.

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