Helicobacter pylori is implicated as a causative agent in the development of duodenal or gastric ulcers.What teaching should the nurse practitioner plan for a patient who has a positive Helicobacter pylori test?

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The recommended treatment regimen for H. pylori infection involves multiple medications taken daily for a few weeks. It is not highly contagious, so wearing a mask at home is not necessary, and it is not a lifetime medication regimen. Treatment is indicated even if the patient is asymptomatic, as untreated H. pylori infection can lead to complications such as ulcers and stomach cancer.

Helicobacter Pylori Is Implicated as a Causative Agent in the Development