It is suspected that a client has developed peptic ulcer disease (PUD). Which information should the nurse provide this client regarding projected course of treatment?
1. You will be started on an antibiotic.
2. You will be tested for the presence of H. pylori.
3. You may be directed to take Pepto-Bismol along with your other medications.
4. You should plan on taking medication for 4 to 8 weeks.
5. There are some lifestyle changes you can take to make therapy more successful.
2,3,4,5
Rationale 1: The client may or may not be started on an antibiotic.
Rationale 2: The client should be tested for the presence of H. pylori before antibiotic therapy is started.
Rationale 3: If the client is positive for H. pylori, bismuth-containing medications are sometimes prescribed for concurrent use.
Rationale 4: It takes time to heal a peptic ulcer, so therapy may continue for several weeks.
Rationale 5: Some lifestyle changes such as changing dietary habits and smoking cessation can help therapy be more successful.
Global Rationale: The client should be tested for the presence of H. pylori before antibiotic therapy is started. If the client is positive for H. pylori, bismuth-containing medications are sometimes prescribed for concurrent use. It takes time to heal a peptic ulcer, so therapy may continue for several weeks. Some lifestyle changes such as changing dietary habits and smoking cessation can help therapy be more successful. The client may or may not be started on an antibiotic.
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