A Patient Who Was Admitted with Acute Bleeding from Esophageal

question 17

Multiple Choice

A patient who was admitted with acute bleeding from esophageal varices asks the nurse the purpose for the ordered ranitidine ( Zantac ) . Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

• A) The medication will reduce the risk for aspiration.
• B) The medication will decrease nausea and anorexia.
• C) The medication will inhibit the development of gastric ulcers.
• D) The medication will prevent irritation to the esophageal varices.

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