A client with severe gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is still having symptoms of reflux despite taking omeprazole, (Prilosec) 20 mg daily. What does the nurse do next?
a. Document the finding in the client's chart.
b. Obtain an order for omeprazole twice daily.
c. Instruct the client to double the daily dose.
d. Tell the client to take antacids with ome-prazole.
B
Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor that acts to reduce gastric acid secretion. If once-daily dosing fails to control the client's symptoms, the nurse should obtain an order for the client to take omeprazole twice daily for better symptom control. This finding should be documented, but the nurse should do more than merely record the client's symptoms. Doubling the daily dose and adding antacids will not be as effective as obtaining an order for twice-a-day dosing.
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