The nurse is teaching the family of a client recently diagnosed with PUD. The nurse knows the family understands the teaching when they state that the risk factors for the development of PUD include:

Question

Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. infection with the bacterium Helicobacter pylori.
2. daily use of aspirin.
3. blood type AB.
4. consumption of caffeine-free soda.
5. smoking.

Answer 1

Correct Answer: 1,2,5
Rationale 1: Helicobacter pylori is a risk factor for the development of PUD.
Rationale 2: Daily use of aspirin is a risk factor for the development of PUD.
Rationale 3: Blood type AB is not a risk factor for the development of PUD. Blood type O is a risk factor as the antigen may be a target of H. pylori attachment.
Rationale 4: The consumption of caffeine-free soda is not a risk factor for the development of PUD. The consumption of caffeine is associated with the development of PUD.
Rationale 5: The use of tobacco products is a risk factor for the development of PUD.
Global Rationale: Helicobacter pylori, daily use of aspirin, smoking, and having blood type O increases risk for peptic ulcer. Blood type AB and consumption of caffeine-free soda is not implicated.

Cognitive Level: Applying