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    Ati lpn med surg proctored exam

    The nurse is reinforcing teaching for a patient who has a peptic ulcer. Which of the following statements by the patient would indicate a correct understanding of peptic ulcer disease?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. "Taking my Lasix daily caused my peptic ulcer disease." Lasix (furosemide) is a diuretic and does not affect the gastric lining or cause ulcers. B. "Drinking hot tea with honey caused my peptic ulcer disease." While hot beverages may irritate an existing ulcer, they do not cause ulcers. C. "Increasing my daily fiber caused my peptic ulcer disease." Fiber is beneficial for digestion and does not contribute to ulcer formation. D. "Taking too many ibuprofen during the day caused my peptic ulcer." NSAIDs like ibuprofen inhibit prostaglandin synthesis, impairing mucosal protection and leading to ulcer formation.

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