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Epigastric pain that Pain and heartburn, related After 8 hours of Encourage small Goal met, patient has
comes and goes to diagnosis of peptic ulcer. intervention patient will frequent meals verbalize relief of pain and
and usually occur 1 verbalize relief from pain demonstrate a relax
hr after she eats. Small meals prevent posture and be able to
Restlessness distention and the release sleep/rest appropriately
Pain scale of 6 out Reduce and completely of gastrin
of 10 eliminate the contributing Encourage patient
Facial grimacing factors. to assume comfort
Helpful in establishing
diagnosis and treatment
needs
Identify and avoid
foods that create
discomforts such as
spicy or carbonated
drink.