A Client with H

question 9

Multiple Choice

A client with H.pylori asks the nurse why bismuth (Pepto-Bismol) has been prescribed along with oral antibiotics for treatment.What should the nurse explain about the use of bismuth (Pepto-Bismol) for treatment of this health problem? Select all that apply.

• A) "It helps prevent the side effects of antibiotics."
• B) "It increases stomach acid to help kill bacteria."
• C) "It helps relieve ulcer-related constipation."
• D) "It is effective with inhibiting bacterial growth."
• E) "It keeps bacteria from sticking in your stomach."

Understanding of different study designs like correlational, experimental, ex post facto, cross-sectional, and longitudinal studies, and their characteristics.

Differentiate between incidence, prevalence, morbidity, and mortality in the context of health research.

Understand the role of epidemiology in identifying disease patterns and risk factors within populations.

Learn the importance of risk factors and how they are associated with disease occurrences.

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