Which one of the following is primarily the cause of peptic ulcers? a. Eating spicy foods b. A stressful life c. A bacterial infection d. Excessive caffeine intake Which one of the following actions...

Which one of the following is primarily the cause of peptic ulcers?

a. Eating spicy foods

b. A stressful life

c. A bacterial infection

d. Excessive caffeine intake

Which one of the following actions should the nurse take first for a patient who has just returned from surgery after a total gastrectomy and begins to vomit bright red blood?

a. Increase the IV rate.

b. Administer oxygen.

c. Place patient on side.

d. Irrigate nasogastric tube.