A Patient with a Diagnosis of Peptic Ulcer Disease Asks

question 4

Multiple Choice

A patient with a diagnosis of peptic ulcer disease asks the primary care NP about nonpharmacologic treatment.Which statement by the NP is correct?

• A) "You should consume a diet that is high in fiber."
• B) "One or two cups of coffee each day won't hurt you."
• C) "Alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited when you have an ulcer."
• D) "Lifestyle changes and proper diet may eliminate the need for medication."

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Definitions:

Default Codes

Pre-determined codes used in various systems (such as medical billing) when specific details are not provided, to facilitate processing.

ICD-10-CM General Note

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ICD-10-PCS

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System; a system used by healthcare providers to classify and code all diagnoses, symptoms, and procedures.