A 68-year-old client is reporting symptoms that suggest a peptic ulcer.The nurse shows an understanding of the risk factors for this condition when asking whether:
A)the pain is exacerbated when he eats fatty food.
B)there is a family history of peptic ulcers.
C)he smokes either cigars or cigarettes.
D)he uses aspirin to manage his minor pain.

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Both genetic and environmental factors have been proposed as the cause of peptic ulcers because both gastric ulcers and duodenal ulcers tend to occur in families. At present, no direct evidence exists that indicates dietary or occupational factors as causes of ulcer disease.

A 68-Year-Old Client Is Reporting Symptoms That Suggest a Peptic