Which of the following statements by the client indicates that further teaching about proton pump inhibitor therapy is warranted?
a. "These are just more expensive versions of the histamine-2 antagonists."
b. "The esomeprazole actually helps my esophagus heal."
c. "I should take my esomeprazole on an empty stomach."
d. "The esomeprazole prevent further damage to my esophagus from stomach acid."
ANS: A
Feedback
A Correct: Proton pump inhibitors action differs from that of the histamine-2 antagonists.
B Incorrect: This indicates client understanding.
C Incorrect: This indicates client understanding.
D Incorrect: This indicates client understanding.
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