A Patient with PUD Asks the Nurse About the Action

question 10

Multiple Choice

A patient with PUD asks the nurse about the action of prokinetic medications.Which explanation by the nurse is accurate?

• A) It blocks the formation of hydrochloric acid,reducing irritation of the gastric mucosa.
• B) It increases the lower esophageal sphincter muscle pressure and peristalsis.
• C) It reduces the secretion of saliva,hydrochloric acid,pepsin,bile,and other enzymatic fluids.
• D) It decreases the volume of hydrochloric acid produced,increasing the gastric pH.

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