An Older Patient with a Newly Diagnosed Peptic Ulcer Asks

question 15

Multiple Choice

An older patient with a newly diagnosed peptic ulcer asks why lifestyle alterations are necessary. What should the nurse explain to the patient about their new diagnosis?

• A) "It is important to reduce alcohol; it stimulates gastric acid secretion."
• B) "It is important to reduce alcohol; it acts to suppress gastric immunity."
• C) "It is important to eat two large meals per day; this will reduce abdominal pain."
• D) "It is important to reduce smoking because tobacco reduces the effectiveness of gastric ulcer medications."

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