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?