Which information will the nurse include when teaching a patient with peptic ulcer disease about the effect of ranitidine (Zantac)?
a. "Ranitidine absorbs the gastric acid."
b. "Ranitidine decreases gastric acid secretion."
c. "Ranitidine constricts the blood vessels near the ulcer."
d. "Ranitidine covers the ulcer with a protective material."
b. "Ranitidine decreases gastric acid secretion."
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a. 1.49 m2 b. 2.21 m2 c. 1.92 m2 d. 1.15 m2
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The nurse notes these statements in a research article:
This study explores changes in coping and emotion that occur between the preoperative and the postoperative period. Further, the relationships between coping and emotion preoperatively and postoperatively are evaluated. Finally, the influence of preoperative coping and emotion on postoperative emotion is documented. This section represents which part of a research study? a. Results b. Methods c. Purpose d. Hypothesis