206) A female client complains of a burning, cramping pain in the top part of the abdomen that becomes worse in the middle of the afternoon and sometimes awakens her at night. She reports that eating something usually helps the pain go away but that the pain is now becoming more intense. Which of the following is the best conclusion for the nurse to draw?
A) These symptoms are consistent with an ulcer.
B) The client is probably developing cholelithiasis.
C) The client probably has indigestion and needs to watch what she eats.
D) A snack before bed should be recommended.

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