The nurse is planning care for a client with PUD.What treatment goal should be included in the plan of care for this client?

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The primary treatment goal for a client with PUD is to prevent recurrence of the disease. This can be achieved by identifying and addressing the underlying cause (such as H. pylori infection or NSAID use) and promoting healthy lifestyle habits (such as stress reduction and avoidance of smoking and excessive alcohol consumption). Tolerating symptoms and promoting stasis of the ulcer are not appropriate treatment goals for PUD, as they do not address the underlying cause and may not prevent recurrence. Reducing the level of H. pylori by one-third could be beneficial, but it is not the primary treatment goal. The goal is to completely eradicate the H. pylori infection, if present.

The Nurse Is Planning Care for a Client with PUD