A client shares with the nurse concerns of a possible stomach ulcer. The client is experiencing heartburn and a dull gnawing pain that is relieved with eating. Which is the best response by the nurse?

Encourage the client to obtain a complete physical exam, since these symptoms are consistent with an ulcer.

Advise the client that he needs to seek immediate medical evaluation and treatment of these symptoms.

Assure the client that his symptoms may only reflect reflux, since ulcer pain is not relieved with food.

Instruct the client that these mild symptoms can generally be controlled with changes in his diet.