The Nurse Is Reinforcing Teaching Provided to a Patient with a Peptic

question 21

Multiple Choice

The nurse is reinforcing teaching provided to a patient with a peptic ulcer.Which patient statement indicates understanding of the medication ranitidine (Zantac) ?

• A) "It clings to the ulcer."
• B) "It coats your stomach."
• C) "It neutralizes stomach acid."
• D) "It reduces production of gastric acid."

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