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A Nurse Is Educating a Client with Peptic Ulcer Disease

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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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