Which Explanation by the Nurse Is Accurate to Include When

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which explanation by the nurse is accurate to include when teaching a patient who is beginning therapy for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) with metoclopramide?

• A) "This medication decreases esophageal muscle tone to reduce reflux."
• B) "Peristalsis is increased,so food is digested more quickly."
• C) "Gastric emptying is delayed,so you may feel full for longer intervals."
• D) "This medication is an antikinetic agent,so you may have difficulty with motor skills."

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