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

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The major risk factors for PUD include chronic H. pylori infection and the use of aspirin and NSAIDs. While dietary intake and stress may exacerbate symptoms, they are not considered major risk factors for developing PUD. While alcohol may cause stomach irritation, it is not considered a major risk factor for PUD.

The Nurse Is Teaching a Patient About the Major Risk