A Patient Diagnosed with Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD) Asks If

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Multiple Choice

A patient diagnosed with peptic ulcer disease (PUD) asks if he will need surgery. With which of the following should the nurse respond to this patient?

• A)"The administration of the appropriate medications makes surgery rarely necessary."
• B)"Surgery is required in about 50% of the cases."
• C)"Surgery has a higher success rate than medication therapy alone."
• D)"If you take your medications and follow the prescribed diet, surgery isn't usually needed."

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Definitions:

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