A Nurse Is Educating a Client with Peptic Ulcer Disease

question 41

Multiple Choice

A nurse is educating a client with peptic ulcer disease (PUD) regarding Helicobacter pylori and its role in PUD.Which statements by the nurse are appropriate to include in the teaching session? Select all that apply.

• A) "The bacteria produces enzymes that improves the efficacy of mucous gel in protecting the gastric mucosa."
• B) "Helicobacter pylori infection is found in about 25% of individuals with PUD."
• C) "Your inflammatory response to H. pylori contributes to gastric cell damage."
• D) "H. pylori infection increases production of gastric acids."
• E) "H. pylori infection is spread by droplets in the air."

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