Which Statement, If Made by the Older Adult with Recently

Multiple Choice

Which statement, if made by the older adult with recently diagnosed gastritis, indicates the need for further teaching about the condition or its treatment?

A) "The abdominal cramping I experience is caused by acidity."
B) "I should avoid the intake of aspirin."
C) "Smoking has little effect on my stomach problem."
D) "I could develop pernicious anemia as a complication of gastritis."