What should you teach a patient about smoking and peptic ulcer disease? (select all that apply)
a. Smoking increases acid secretion.
b. Smoking is not a cause of ulcer formation.
c. Smoking slows ulcer healing.
d. Smoking is related to the reoccurrence of ulcers.
e. Smoking decreases stomach mucus production.
f. Smoking stimulates scar tissue formation in the stomach.
ANS: A, C, D, E
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