The nurse is teaching a patient about the major risk factors for peptic ulcer disease (PUD). Which risk factors should the nurse discuss?. Select all that apply.

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Chronic H. pylori infection, use of aspirin and NSAIDs, and cigarette smoking are all established risk factors for developing peptic ulcer disease. Dietary intake of dairy products and stress have not been proven to be significant risk factors for PUD.

The Nurse Is Teaching a Patient About the Major Risk