The nurse is collecting information from a patient who has history of peptic ulcer disease (PUD). The nurse will evaluate that the goals of therapy for PUD have been met when the patient makes which statements?
1. "I was surprised at how quickly my symptoms went away after I started taking the medications and following the lifestyle changes."
2. "My PUD comes back once in a while if I am under a lot of stress."
3. "My previous doctor said my ulcer was completely healed."
4. "I still have to be very careful about what I eat."
5. "As long as I do not lay down for a couple of hours after I eat, I have no problems."
1,3
Rationale 1: Relief of symptoms is a goal of PUD therapy.
Rationale 2: The goal is permanent cure.
Rationale 3: The goal is promoting healing of the ulcer.
Rationale 4: Symptoms should not recur.
Rationale 5: Symptoms should not recur.
Global Rationale: Relief of symptoms is a goal of PUD therapy. The goal is promoting healing of the ulcer. The goal is permanent cure. Symptoms should not recur.
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