The nurse is assessing a patient on antibiotic therapy for gastritis. The patient requests more information about the typical causes of Helicobacter pylori infection. What would it be appropriate for the nurse to instruct the patient?
A) Most affected patients acquired the infection during international travel.
B) Infection typically occurs due to ingestion of contaminated food and water.
C) A genetic factor predisposing individuals to H. pylori infection is having type A blood.
D) Person-to-person transmission of the H. pylori organism does not occur.
Ans: B
Feedback: Acute gastritis is often caused by dietary indiscretion—a person eats food that is irritating, too highly seasoned, or contaminated with disease-causing microorganisms. A predisposing factor for acquiring H. pylori infection is having type O blood. The organism is endemic to the United States. Person-to-person transmission is possible through contact with saliva or emesis.
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