Interventions for patients with Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) are intended to reduce gastric irritation, reduce pain, heal the ulcer and prevent recurrence. In order to achieve these objectives, interventions proposed in this paper deal with promoting proper diet pattern, pain management, ensure hydration (fluid balance), and educating patients to ensure good knowledge on the cause of PUD, as well as the relevant treatments. Interventions for PUD focus on the roles of nurse in ensuring proper administration of prescribed medication and educating the patients.
Specific dietary restrictions are no longer part of the treatment for PUD. However, a patient with
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