The nurse is teaching a patient about the major risk factors for peptic ulcer disease (PUD). The two major risk factors for PUD are which of the following? Select all that apply.

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The nurse is teaching a patient about the major risk factors for peptic ulcer disease (PUD). The two major risk factors for PUD are which of the following?  Select all that apply.

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Chronic H. pylori infection and use of aspirin and NSAIDs are the two major risk factors for peptic ulcer disease. While diet and stress can exacerbate symptoms, they are not considered major risk factors. The use of alcohol may also increase the risk of developing PUD, but it is not considered a major risk factor.

The Nurse Is Teaching a Patient About the Major Risk