What information should the nurse include in a teaching plan for the client who is prescribed sucralfate (Carafate)?
a. "This medication will neutralize gastric acid."
b. "This medication will enhance gastric absorption of meals."
c. "This medication will form a protective barrier over the gastric mucosa."
d. "Your gastric acid will be inhibited."
Answer: c. "This medication will form a protective barrier over the gastric mucosa."
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a. Abortion b. Stem cell research c. Physician-assisted suicide d. All but b above e. All of the above