A 45-year-old man relates a several-week history of severe intermittent abdominal burning sensations. He relates that the pain is relieved with small amounts of food. Before starting the physical examination, you review his laboratory work, anticipating a(n)
A)elevated white blood cell count.
B)decreased potassium level.
C)positive Helicobacter pylori result.
D)increased urine specific gravity.
E)folate deficiency.

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The patient's presenting symptoms suggest peptic ulcer disease. The supporting laboratory finding is the presence of H. pylori.

A 45-Year-Old Man Relates a Several-Week History of Severe Intermittent