The student nurse learns about risk factors for gastric cancer. Which factors does this include? (Select all that apply.)
a. Achlorhydria
b. Chronic atrophic gastritis
c. Helicobacter pylori infection
d. Iron deficiency anemia
e. Pernicious anemia
ANS: A, B, C, E
Achlorhydria, chronic atrophic gastritis, H. pylori infection, and pernicious anemia are all risk factors for developing gastric cancer. Iron deficiency anemia is not a risk factor.
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