A Nurse Is Educating a Client with Peptic Ulcer Disease

question 65

Multiple Choice

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

• A)"H. pylori produces enzymes that improve the efficacy of mucous gel in protecting the gastric mucosa."
• B)"H. 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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