A 51-year-old truck driver who smokes two packs of cigarettes a day and is 30 pounds overweight is diagnosed with having a gastric ulcer. What content is most important for the nurse to include in the discharge teaching for this client?
A) Information about smoking cessation.
B) Diet instructions for a low-residue diet.
C) Instructions on a weight-loss program.
D) The importance of increasing milk in the diet.
Answer: A) Information about smoking cessation.
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