A patient with peptic ulcer disease (PUD) says, "I feel so much better now that I've stopped eating." The nurse realizes that this patient is at risk for which of the following?

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The patient's statement indicates that they may be limiting their food intake, which can lead to imbalanced nutrition and inadequate caloric intake. This can worsen the patient's condition and delay healing. The other options are not supported by the patient's statement.

A Patient with Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD) Says, "I Feel