A patient who has been diagnosed with a form of gastric carcinoma is concerned about the prospects of her adult children having the disease
Which questions by the nurse shows an understanding of the disease? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. "Do any of your children smoke either cigarettes or cigars?"
2. "Have any of your children ever been treated for a stomach ulcer?"
3. "Have your children ever been tested for asthma?"
4. "Are any of your children particularly fond of eating bacon, hot dogs, or luncheon meats?"
5. "Are any of your children exhibiting signs of depression or obsessive compulsive disorder?"
1,2,4
Rationale 1: Smoking is a risk factor for the development of gastric cancer.
Rationale 2: Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori), a bacterium causing gastritis, is thought to be related to the development of gastric cancer.
Rationale 3: Asthma is not associated with the development of gastric cancer.
Rationale 4: Nitrates found in smoked meats, bacon, lunch meats, and hot dogs have been linked to the development of gastric cancer.
Rationale 5: Research has not shown any definitive links between depression or OCD and the development of gastric cancer.
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