The nurse is planning a teaching session regarding peptic ulcers for the residents of an assisted-living complex. Which concepts about peptic ulcer disease should the nurse include in the presentation to the residents?

Question

Select all that apply.
A) A colonoscopy is the most common test used to diagnose the presence of a gastric ulcer.
B) Gastric ulcers are more common than duodenal ulcers.
C) Many peptic ulcers are infected with H. pylori and are treated with antibiotics.
D) The first sign of a peptic ulcer may be serious gastrointestinal bleeding.
E) The individual with a peptic ulcer will most likely experience pain after eating.

Answer 1

Answer: C, D, E

The client with a peptic ulcer may be largely asymptomatic until there is an episode of gastrointestinal bleeding. Duodenal ulcers are more common than gastric ulcers. The individual who has a peptic ulcer will most likely have abdominal pain after food intake. Tests used to diagnose a gastric ulcer include an endoscopy and H. pylori testing. Peptic ulcers that are infected with H. pylori will often be treated with antibiotics.