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Which of the following is an important component of a teaching plan for the client recently diagnosed with peptic ulcer disease? Incorrect: Antacids should not be taken concurrently with other ulcer drugs such as H2 blockers because they will decrease drug absorption by 10% to 20%.Correct: The GI complications of NSAID use are strongly linked to mucosal injury and the development of gastric ulcers.Incorrect: Although milk-based diets may provide symptom relief, research has shown they do n...

1 Which of the following is an important component of a teaching plan for the client recently diagnosed with peptic ulcer disease? Incorrect: Antacids should not be taken concurrently with other ulcer drugs such as H2 blockers because they will decrease drug absorption by 10% to 20%.Correct: The GI complications of NSAID use are strongly linked to mucosal injury and the development of gastric ulcers.Incorrect: Although milk-based diets may provide symptom relief, research has shown they do...