A patient presents to the walk-in clinic complaining of vomiting and burning in his or her mid-epigastria
The nurse suspects peptic ulcer disease and knows that to confirm peptic ulcer disease, the physician is likely to order a diagnostic test to detect the possible presence of what? A) Infection with Helicobacter pylori
B) Decreased stomach acid secretion
C) Gastric irritation caused by nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
D) Overconsumption of spicy foods
A
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Peptic ulcers may result from increased acid production, decrease in the protective mucous lining of the stomach, infection with Helicobacter pylori bacteria, or a combination of these. Peptic ulcers do not result from decreased acid secretion or overconsumption of spicy foods. While gastric irritation can be caused by NSAIDs gastric irritation can result from many different causes so this would not be specifically assessed for unless the patient was found to use NSAIDs frequently, which is not indicated by the question.
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