The nurse is assessing a patient on antibiotic therapy who requests more information about the typical causes of H. pylori infection. It would be appropriate for the nurse to instruct the patient that:
A) Most affected patients acquired the infection during international travel.
B) Infection typically occurs due to ingestion of contaminated food and water.
C) A genetic factor predisposing individuals to H. pylori infection is having type A blood.
D) Person-to-person transmission of the H. pylori organism does not occur.
Ans: B
Feedback: A predisposing factor for acquiring H. pylori infection is having type O blood. The organism is endemic to the United States. Person-to-person transmission is possible through contact with saliva or emesis.
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