What factor in this client's history may predispose the client to acute gastritis?
A. The client takes nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication for arthritis pain.
B. The client has had an upper respiratory infection within the last 2 weeks.
C. The client has a stressful job.
D. The client enjoys spicy foods.
A
The use of anti-inflammatory agents predisposes the client to acute gastritis, although the exact mechanism is not well understood.
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