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The paper relates that according to Barba, Fitzgerald and Wood (2007), peptic ulcer disease refers to erosion of the gastrointestinal mucosa. The paper examines how Mr. Walsh is experiencing the effects of acid and pepsin disrupting the gastrointestinal mucosa and his serious risk factor is alcohol abuse. The paper relates that aside from emergency treatment, he needs ongoing medication and health teaching to maintain his health. The paper reveals that peptic ulcer disease can result in major complications such as perforation, obstruction, and hemorrhage, with the latter being the most common complication (Britt & Collins, 2004).

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"According to Barba, Fitzgerald & Wood (2007), peptic ulcer disease refers to erosion of the gastrointestinal mucosa. Mr. Walsh is experiencing the effects of acid and pepsin disrupting the gastrointestinal mucosa. His serious risk factor is alcohol abuse. Aside from emergency treatment, he needs ongoing medication and health teaching to maintain his health. Peptic ulcer disease can result in major complications such as perforation, obstruction, and hemorrhage, with the latter being the most common complication (Britt & Collins, 2004). Diazepam is a drug of the benzodiazepine group and is administered to..."

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