The nurse provides discharge teaching for a client with peptic ulcer disease (PUD). Which client statement indicates that teaching has been effective?
A) "I will drink more milk and limit spicy foods."
B) "I will take ibuprofen (Motrin) for my headaches."
C) "I will limit my intake of coffee."
D) "I will join a gym and increase my exercise."
Answer: C
Specific foods to eat or avoid are not currently encouraged for the treatment of peptic ulcer disease. Caffeine is a risk factor for PUD, so limiting caffeinated products such as coffee will be beneficial in the treatment of it. There is no correlation between exercise and the management of PUD. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are a primary cause of PUD.
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