Which Information Will the Nurse Include When Teaching a Patient

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which information will the nurse include when teaching a patient with peptic ulcer disease about the effect of ranitidine (Zantac) ?

• A) "Ranitidine absorbs the gastric acid."
• B) "Ranitidine decreases gastric acid secretion."
• C) "Ranitidine constricts the blood vessels near the ulcer."
• D) "Ranitidine covers the ulcer with a protective material."

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