A nurse is planning interventions for a client who has a chronic wound on his lower leg. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan? (Select all that apply.)

Choice A reason:

This is a correct answer because healing of ulcers is an expected outcome of PPI therapy for PUD, as it occurs when the acid-induced damage to the mucosa is repaired and the ulcer is closed.

Choice B reason:

This is a correct answer because relief of pain is an expected outcome of PPI therapy for PUD, as it occurs when the acid-induced irritation and inflammation of the mucosa and the nerve endings are reduced.

Choice C reason:

This is an incorrect answer because eradication of H. pylori is not an expected outcome of PPI therapy for PUD, as it requires a combination of antibiotics and bismuth compounds to kill the bacteria and prevent its recurrence.

Choice D reason:

This is a correct answer because prevention of bleeding is an expected outcome of PPI therapy for PUD, as it occurs when the acid-induced erosion and perforation of the mucosa and the blood vessels are prevented.

Choice E reason:

This is a correct answer because reduction of inflammation is an expected outcome of PPI therapy for PUD, as it occurs when the acid-induced activation of inflammatory mediators and immune cells are inhibited.

Choice A reason:

Gram-positive cocci are bacteria that have a spherical shape and stain purple with Gram stain due to their thick peptidoglycan cell wall. Streptococcus pyogenes is an example of gram-positive cocci that can cause infections such as pharyngitis, impetigo, cellulitis, necrotizing fasciitis, or rheumatic fever.

Choice B reason:

Gram-negative cocci are bacteria that have a spherical shape and stain pink with Gram stain due to their thin peptidoglycan cell wall and outer membrane. Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Neisseria meningitidis are examples of gram-negative cocci that can cause infections such as gonorrhea, meningitis, or septicemia.

Choice C reason:

Gram-positive bacilli are bacteria that have a rod-shaped shape and stain purple with Gram stain due to their thick peptidoglycan cell wall. Bacillus anthracis and Clostridium botulinum are examples of gram-positive bacilli that can cause infections such as anthrax, botulism, or tetanus.

Choice D reason:

Gram-negative bacilli are bacteria that have a rod-shaped shape and stain pink with Gram stain due to their thin peptidoglycan cell wall and outer membrane. Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa are examples of gram-negative bacilli that can cause infections such as urinary tract infection, wound infection, or sepsis.