The nursing student is aware that the cause of peptic ulcers is related to:
a. acid/pepsin imbalance
b. erosive gastritis that starts to bleed
c. impaired mucosal defenses
d. high secretion of HCl (hydrochloric acid)
A
Peptic ulcers are mucosal erosions that occur in the esophagus, stomach, or duodenum as the result of acid/pepsin imbalance.
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