Which of the following statements made by a client with peptic ulcer disease indicates a need for further teaching?
A. "I drink decaffeinated drinks now."
B. "I avoid bedtime snacks."
C. "I am eating six meals a day."
D. "I am not drinking alcoholic beverages."
B
The client is instructed to eliminate both caffeinated and decaffeinated coffee because they con-tain peptides that stimulate gastrin release.
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