The nurse is assessing a patient admitted for reoccurring gastric ulcers. Which of the following should the nurse assess as a risk factor for the ulcers?
1. exercise
2. smoking history
3. occupation
4. diet
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Rationale: Risk factors for the occurrence of gastrointestinal ulcers include a family history of peptic ulcer disease, the use of aspirin, smoking, and genetic predisposition. Since smoking increases the risk of ulcer recurrence and slows healing, this is the risk factor that the nurse should assess in the patient. Exercise, occupation, and diet might provide additional information regarding the patient's status however smoking is the one risk factor that could increase the risk of reoccurrence of the ulcers.
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