The registered nurse is explaining to a nursing student that which of the following is the most common cause of gastric ulcers in children?
A.
Burn injury and other critical illness
B.
Infection with Helicobacter pylori
C.
Stress and living in poverty
D.
Use of tobacco and alcohol products
ANS: B
Infection with H. pylori is the most common cause of gastric ulcers in children. Secondary ulcers are often caused by burn injury (and other critical illnesses), stress, and use of irritants such as tobacco, alcohol, NSAIDs, bisphosphonates, and potassium supplements.
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