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    Ati lpn med surg gi proctored test

    A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has a peptic ulcer. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a risk factor for this condition?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. Drinks green tea.: Green tea does not increase risk of peptic ulcers; no major correlation exists. B. History of ibuprofen use.: Ibuprofen is an NSAID that inhibits prostaglandin synthesis, reduces mucosal protection, and significantly increases the risk of gastric ulcers. C. History of bulimia.: Bulimia causes esophageal irritation and metabolic issues but is NOT a classic PUD risk factor. D. Consumes spicy foods 5 to 8 times weekly.: Spicy foods can irritate symptoms but do not cause ulcers; ulcers are caused primarily by NSAIDs and H. pylori.

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