Which Response by the Nurse Best Explains the Purpose of Ranitidine

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which response by the nurse best explains the purpose of ranitidine (Zantac) for a patient admitted with bleeding esophageal varices?

• A)The medication will reduce the risk for aspiration.
• B)The medication will inhibit development of gastric ulcers.
• C)The medication will prevent irritation of the enlarged veins.
• D)The medication will decrease nausea and improve the appetite.

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