While Caring for a Patient Taking Carafate (Sucralfate), the Nurse

question 38

Multiple Choice

While caring for a patient taking Carafate (sucralfate) , the nurse recognizes the medication is effective by which of the following?

• A) Patient is able to pass formed stool daily.
• B) Patient has increased range of motion in the small joints of her hands.
• C) Patient reports decreased abdominal pain.
• D) Patient remains afebrile for 24 hr.

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