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A client is taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents for arthritis of the knees and hips. which disease is a result of cellular destruction of the gastrointestinal tract from this medication?

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Answer: Peptic ulcers come to mind

Explanation: Nsaids can be very hard on the digestive tract

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