Which Statement, If Made by the Older Adult with Recently

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which statement, if made by the older adult with recently diagnosed gastritis, indicates the need for further teaching about the condition or its treatment?

• A)"The abdominal cramping I experience is caused by acidity."
• B)"I should avoid the intake of aspirin."
• C)"Smoking has little effect on my stomach problem."
• D)"I could develop pernicious anemia as a complication of gastritis."

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