The nurse is preparing a plan of care for a client with GERD who has been prescribed Nizatidine (Axid) as part of the pharmacotherapy for the disease. The nurse educates the client that the medication must be continued for ____ week(s)
Standard Text: Record your answer rounding to the nearest whole number.
What will be an ideal response?
Correct Answer: 12
Rationale: Nizatidine is indicated for up to 8 weeks of PUD therapy and 12 weeks for GERD.
Global Rationale: Nizatidine is indicated for up to 8 weeks of PUD therapy and 12 weeks for GERD.
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