A client with peptic ulcer disease (PUD) who smokes 1 ppd is being discharged home. What teaching about the client's smoking behavior should the nurse provide?
1. Smoking increases the production of stomach acid.
2. Smoking decreases intrinsic factor.
3. Smoking retards the healing process.
4. Smoking impedes the absorption of food.
Answer: 3
1. Smoking does not increase acid production.
2. Decreased intrinsic factor is not caused by smoking.
3. Smoking slows the healing process and increases the risk of relapse.
4. Smoking does not affect food absorption, but can interfere with certain medications.
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