The digestive system, What is the diagnosis of this

The digestive system

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Chapter 24: The Digestive System

A 54-year-old male complains of severe pain in his epigastric region immediately after eating. The severity of his pain resulted in him losing weight due to his suppressed appetite. An endoscopic examination reveals ulceration in the stomach mucosal lining. Analysis of his blood and stool samples indicated an H. pylori infection. Recommended treatments included antibiotics and proton pump inhibitors that decrease acid production by the stomach.

1. What is the diagnosis of this patient?

2. How do the antibiotics and proton pump inhibitors treat this disorder?

3. Describe some nursing interventions that can also be suggested for this patient.

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