A 62-year-old patient develops an acute gastritis caused by the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) she uses to treat her arthritis.In teaching the patient about the effects of these drugs on the stomach's mucosal barrier,what should the nurse explain?
A) "NSAIDs stimulate histamine receptors,which increase the release of hydrochloric acid."
B) "NSAIDs inhibit the synthesis of prostaglandins that normally decrease acid secretion in the stomach."
C) "NSAIDs stimulate the parietal cells of the stomach to release pepsin,which is capable of digesting stomach tissue."
D) "The inflammatory response stimulated by prostaglandin release in the stomach is increased with the use of NSAIDs."
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