A woman with numerous chronic health problems has been diagnosed with a benign gastric ulcer has begun treatment with ranitidine (Zantac). Which of the following teaching points should the nurse provide to this patient?
A) "Quitting smoking will significantly increase the chance that this drug will heal your ulcer."
B) "This drug will help to eliminate the bacteria in your stomach that caused your ulcer."
C) "You should eat several small meals each day rather than three larger meals."
D) "Take each dose of ranitidine with an antacid of your choice."
Ans: A) "Quitting smoking will significantly increase the chance that this drug will heal your ulcer."
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