Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 81%
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A 54-year-old client is admitted to the hospital with a possible gastric ulcer. He is a heavy smoker. When discussing his smoking habits with him, the nurse should advise him to:
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Smoking on a full stomach minimizes nicotine's effect on gastric acid, reducing ulcer irritation. Other options still stimulate gastric acid secretion.