Denise has been hospitalized with acute gastritis. Her sympt…

Denise has been hospitalized with acute gastritis. Her symptoms were epigastric pressure (just above the stomach), headache, nausea, and vomiting with traces of old dark blood. She revealed that she had been suffering back pain and drank four shots of gin and took three aspirin to “kill the pain.”   What would the physician be looking for to verify this diagnosis?  

Brian was admitted to the hospital because of severe epigast…

Brian was admitted to the hospital because of severe epigastric pain. He has noted that his stools were darker than the usual brown color. He appears pale (but NOT yellow)and very anxious. The history reports that he drinks 2-3 beers per day and smokes 2 packs of cigarettes a day.   Based on the assessment data, what condition might the nurse determine this patient has?  

Daryl is brought to the emergency room complaining of a burn…

Daryl is brought to the emergency room complaining of a burning sensation in his chest, increased salivation, and difficulty in swallowing. He is having difficulty breathing and feels the presence of a “lump in his throat” especially after eating or drinking (any beverage).   What is the likely diagnosis?