A 68-year-old patient is reporting symptoms that suggest a peptic ulcer.The nurse asks the patient if:
A)the pain exacerbates when he eats fatty food.
B)there is a family history of peptic ulcers.
C)he smokes either cigars or cigarettes.
D)he uses acetaminophen (Tylenol)for 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.Acetaminophen generally does not cause gastric ulcers.

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