The Nurse Is Teaching a Client with a Peptic Ulcer

question 40

Multiple Choice

The nurse is teaching a client with a peptic ulcer on appropriate lifestyle alterations.The family voices questions as to why some of the recommendations have been made.Which explanation should be offered by the nurse?

• A) "Alcohol acts to suppress gastric immunity and should be avoided."
• B) "Caffeine intake is often associated with an increase in abdominal pain."
• C) "Cigarette smoking doubles the risk of developing peptic ulcer disease and should be avoided."
• D) "Alcohol stimulates gastric acid secretion, which can cause further irritation."

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